Easy read guides launched The easy read guides are to help support disabled workers and workers with long-term health conditions. Easy read is a way of making written information easier to understand. It uses simple language, short sentences and clear images to help explain content. It is increasingly used to help people who have a …
Excavators: use of the safety control lever or isolation devices HSE has published a safety notice aimed at excavator operators, slingers and anyone working near them. There is a risk that people can be struck by the excavator or a load if the operator does not use the safety control lever or isolation device correctly. …
HSE safety notice issued: motion compensated gangways auto-retraction Power failure or control system error can cause the unplanned retraction of motion compensated gangways (MCGs) typically used in the offshore industry. These incidents pose a serious risk to operators and users. There continues to be incidents where failure or error of an MCG power or control …
While UK farmers are among the best in the world, farming remains one of our country’s most hazardous industries; accounting for 1% of workers but 19% of all worker fatalities (HSE). 23 farm workers and 4 members of the public (including two children) lost their lives on GB farms in 2024/2025 according to the latest …
Grocery wholesaler fined £1 million after worker killed by reversing HGV An investigation found the company had failed to implement a safe system of work, resulting in a worker being fatally crushed Property developer fined after man crushed by faulty lift A £40,000 fine was issued after a member of the public suffered serious injuries …
HSE safety notice issued: display screens stands in schools A safety notice has been issued about the risk from height adjustable display screen stands in schools and other education settings. Certain motorised display screen wall mounts intended for use in schools and educational establishments are a serious risk of injury. HSE is aware of incidences …
Join HSE’s Annual General Meeting Tuesday 29 July 2025 1:00pm to 3:00pm Registration to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is now open. We will be livestreaming our AGM via an online portal, where you will have the opportunity to actively participate in a live Q&A session with our Board and Executive Committee. Alternatively you …
HSE publishes latest work-related fatal injury statistics In the last year, 124 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain. HSE’s annual data release covers the period from April 2024 to March 2025. The total of 124 worker deaths is lower than the previous year (138) but remains broadly in line with pre-pandemic levels. …
HSE publishes latest work-related fatal injury statistics In the last year, 124 workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain. HSE’s annual data release covers the period from April 2024 to March 2025. The total of 124 worker deaths is lower than the previous year (138) but remains broadly in line with pre-pandemic levels. …
Oil and gas operator fined following incident on North Sea platform The £300,000 fine was issued after safety failings resulted in a lift partially filling with water, putting the 3 workers inside at risk. Construction supervisor fined after school pupils exposed to asbestos The supervisor cut through an asbestos insulating board, causing asbestos fibres to …
