Weekly Digest: Coronavirus guidance and all the latest health and safety news

HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 10 September 2020

Having trouble viewing this email? View the content as a web page. Weekly Digest eBulletin Welcome to the HSE Weekly Digest eBulletin This week's digest contains information on preventing slips and trips, as well as the latest health and safety news and advice on coronavirus (COVID-19).   There are also links to advice on handling chemicals safely, plus details of recent enforcement activity and how to receive free email updates on your industry from HSE.   For all the latest updates visit our website. Preventing slips and trips Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of injury at work, causing almost a third of non-fatal injuries. Our slips and trips website provides information on how to avoid these accidents in the workplace: read our causes and prevention guide see the answers to frequently asked questions  explore our publications and resources  COVID updates and guidance HSE has published a range of coronavirus-related guidance and information, which you may find useful. It includes: Social distancing in the workplace Social distancing means keeping people apart to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 Drivers' welfare Dutyholders at sites where loading or unloading happens must take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of drivers delivering and collecting Cleaning your workplace How to clean your workplace to reduce risk from coronavirus For all the latest information and advice visit our coronavirus microsite. Water authority fined after lone worker fell through insecure flooring Scottish Water Ltd have been fined £140,000 after an employee was seriously injured suffering life-threatening and lifelong debilitating injuries. An employee, working alone at night, fell through insecure flooring into a sewage-filled storm channel over 3 metres below. Read the full press release here.   Other recent prosecutions have included: HSE issues MoD with Crown Censure following death of military diver Bakery fined after worker suffers serious hand injury in workplace incident COSHH: know the signs and control harmful substances Knowing how to recognise hazardous signs for harmful substances and how to control such substances safely is key to protecting workers from harm.  The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) require employers to control substances that could cause harm in the workplace.   The COSHH Safe Handling Chemicals poster provides crucial guidance on how to handle chemicals safely in your workplace, including Do's and Don'ts and a useful hazardous signs check.   Download a free version of the poster, or you can purchase a hard copy on our HSE Books site. Stay up to date with health and safety in your industry Get our free email updates on the topics relevant to you delivered to your inbox... Make sure that you have your HSE eBulletin account set up so that you are only subscribing to the industries and topics most relevant to you.   We have over 100 eBulletins, covering a wide range of industries and health and safety topics.   You can also follow HSE for all the latest news and information via our social media channels: LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter and Facebook. You can get all the latest news and updates from HSE across a range of industries and topics. Subscribe to our eBulletins here Subscriber services: Manage Preferences | Unsubscribe | Disclaimer Email was sent to bobbysellars573.spamhere@blogger.com www.hse.gov.uk

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