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HSE's Weekly Digest e-bulletin: 26 November 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 current COVID-secure inspections in the transport and logistics sector. There is also new advice on ways of working with power tools during the pandemic which may result in not having to use respiratory protective equipment.   You can also find links to guidance on protecting those working at height, see the latest enforcement headlines and view the latest job vacancies here at HSE.   For all the latest updates visit our website. HSE is checking businesses in the transport sector are COVID-secure In the run up to the festive period, HSE is working with local authorities to inspect businesses in the transport and logistics industry to ensure they are managing the risk of coronavirus. HSE inspectors and local authority officers will be visiting warehouses and distribution centres across the country to make sure workplaces are COVID-secure and following the relevant guidance.   They will ensure that businesses have suitable toilet and handwashing facilities for all workers, including visiting drivers. They will also check other health and safety matters if required.   Our website has a range of advice and guidance on making your workplace COVID-secure.   This press release has more details about the checks. Using power tools: avoiding the need for RPE during the pandemic HSE has published advice explaining alternative ways of working to reduce risk which may mean you no longer need to use respiratory protective equipment (RPE) for working with power tools. We have guidance explaining the control measures employers should consider when dealing with (RPE) supply issues during the pandemic.   The new webpage on power tools outlines control measures, including using alternative ways of working, to reduce the risk of exposure to hazardous substances. There is advice on working with tools such as: power or masonry drills cut-off saws handheld pneumatic breakers or jackhammers core drills angle grinders Putting in place improved control measures may mean that you no longer need to use RPE or can use RPE with a lower assigned protection factor (APF).   For all the latest information and advice around workplace health and safety during the pandemic visit our coronavirus website. Dangers of working from height are clear in latest figures Falls from height were the cause of most work-related fatalities in Britain during 2019/20. The latest annual figures (2019/20) revealed that 29 workers were killed in a fall from height last year.   Visit our working at height website for guidance on how you can protect employees, as well as some frequently asked questions.    Employers can also download our publication Working at height: a brief guide. Waste recycling company fined after employee fatally injured A waste recycling company has been fined £264,000 following an incident where an employee was fatally injured while cleaning a mobile shredder. HSE's investigation found that Enva Scotland Limited failed to provide employees engaged in cleaning and using the shredder with adequate training, information and instruction on the deployment of the magnet fitted to the shredder.   Read this press release for full details.   Other recent enforcement news includes: Managing director receives suspended sentence after worker is burned in petrol tank explosion Insulation firm fined after employee suffered serious hand injury Latest job vacancies at HSE Develop a career at HSE and help to protect lives. We have a number of exciting job opportunities currently available. For details of selected posts, follow the links below: IT Service Operations Manager (closes 2 December) IT Asset Analyst (closes 6 December) Call handler (closes 6 December) View our full list of current vacancies 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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