How would you react in an emergency? Would you feel confident carrying out first aid or possibly using a defibrillator? Every year in the UK, thousands of people die or are seriously injured in accidents. Many of these deaths could be prevented if first aid is given before emergency services arrive. What would you do? If someone is injured in an...
Top 10 Higher Risk Activities The HSE has issued a list of specific activities in defined sectors, recognised as being potentially higher risk. These are: Legionella infection in premises with cooling towers. Explosion caused by leaking Liquefied petroleum gas in premises with buried metal pipework. E. coli/Cryptosporidium infection at open farms. Fatalities or injuries from being struck by vehicles in...
Across Great Britain, the HSE secured a total of 636 convictions, giving a conviction rate of 94%. Local authorities prosecuted 191 offences and secured 184 convictions – a rate of 96%. The HSE’s emphasis is on prevention but they will come down hard on employers who flout the law. Do you know what should you be doing to avoid this...
