UK statistics on accidents in the workplace

The United Kingdom is a country that prioritises the safety and health of its citizens, including those who work in various industries. Workplace safety is an essential aspect of the UK’s economy, and the government is keen on ensuring that all employers adhere to safety standards and provide a safe working environment for their employees. […]

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RIDDOR statistics on injuries

The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) is a UK regulation that requires employers to report certain types of workplace incidents to the Health and Safety Executive. These incidents include work-related accidents, diseases, and dangerous occurrences. According to the latest statistics from the HSE, there were 69,208 non-fatal injuries to employees reported […]

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Manual handling stats injuries

Manual handling is a common task in many workplaces across the UK. However, poor manual handling techniques can lead to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders, which can have a significant impact on the health and well-being of employees. According to the Health and Safety Executive, manual handling is the cause of around 20% of all workplace […]

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Care home stats

The health and social care sector in the UK is an essential industry that provides care and support for vulnerable members of society. However, it is also a sector that involves a significant amount of manual handling tasks, which can lead to injuries and musculoskeletal disorders. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the […]

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HSE accident

HSE accident and illness figures for Great Britain (2017/18)

Every year, The Heath and Safety Executive releases its annual report, containing a summary of the year’s statistics. The source of all the information you’re about to read is the HSE’s website (www.hse.gov.uk) 1.4 million working people suffering from a work-related illness 2,595 mesothelioma deaths due to past asbestos exposures (2016) 144 workers killed at […]

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Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of Conformity certificates are required on most new products must be supplied to end users which must relate to the particular product placed on the market. The contents of this document are stated on the HSE website and they should declare key information, including: The name and address of the organisation taking responsibility for […]

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competent person

What is a “competent person” under HSE regulations

The Health and Safety Executive use the term “competent person”  when they describe people involved in health and safety.  The HSE defines a competent person as: “You must get help from a competent person to enable you to meet the requirements of health and safety law. A competent person is someone who has sufficient training and experience […]

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Welfare At Work

Welfare At Work

Welfare At Work comes under the health and safety umbrella as it is important for employees to not suffer ill health from the working conditions. If you employ anyone, however short the period you must ‘so far as is reasonably practicable’, provide adequate and appropriate welfare facilities for them while they are at work. This […]

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CE Mark

CE Mark

CE mark is a symbol that is displayed on all products that are subject to one or more of the European product safety Directives.  It is a visible sign that the manufacturer of the product is declaring conformity with all of the Directives relating to that product.  The logo is usually on the product label or […]

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