9th July 2021

HSE release annual fatality data

HSE released data on 9th July for the year 2020/21 showing that there had been one hundred and forty-two workplace fatalities in Great Britain.  This is an increase of twenty-nine over the previous year, though the number of deaths in 2019/20 (113) was low compared with other recent years.  The three most common causes of fatal injuries continue to be workers falling from height, being struck by a moving vehicle and being struck by a moving object.  30% of fatal injuries involved persons aged sixty or over, though this age group only makes up around 11% of the workforce.  Members of the public continue to be killed in connection with work-related incidents. In 2020/21 sixty such fatalities were recorded.

20th August 2021

Submission of export chemicals

HSE, the GB PIC Designated National Authority (DNA), is inviting companies to start submitting notifications for exports of chemicals in the GB PIC List that are expected to take place during 2022. The GB PIC export notification form is available on HSE’s website, where there is further information and supporting guidance for completing the form.

8th September 2021

Driving and riding for work

The HSE has developed new webpages on driving and riding safely for work. https://www.hse.gov.uk/roadsafety/index There is clear, simple guidance:

for employers and those who engage drivers and riders on how to make sure the journey, driver and vehicle are safefor workers and those who drive and ride for work on their responsibilities 
22nd September 2021

HSE to focus on dust in construction

The HSE’s autumn health and safety initiative for the construction industry will focus on respiratory risks and occupational lung disease, looking at the control measures businesses have in place to protect their workers’ lungs from construction dust including silica, asbestos and wood dust. This month long program will commence on 4th October.