HSG262: Managing skin exposure risks at work
Many materials used at work can affect the skin or can pass through the skin and cause diseases elsewhere in the body. This book provides practical advice to help you prevent these disabling diseases....
View ArticleGenetically modified organisms
Lastest update to the public register of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) – notifications of contained use of GMOs. View the GMO register
View ArticleLeptospirosis leaflet updated
Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK, Weil’s disease and the Hardjo form of leptospirosis. Anyone who is exposed to rats, rat or cattle urine or to fetal fluids from cattle...
View ArticleSwine flu
HSE has issued information about the emerging new ‘swine’ strain of influenza that has been reported. View swine flu information
View ArticleSwine flu
General advice for employers – Employers and employees should practice good personal hygiene measures – use a disposable tissue to control coughs/sneezes, dispose of it appropriately and wash your...
View ArticleHSE Swine flu guidance – updated
The advice for employers for the current situation has been updated, including additional information on use of face masks in certain healthcare settings. View HSE’s swine flu guidance
View ArticleSwine flu – updated
General advice for employers for the current situation – employers and employees should always practice good personal hygiene measures – use a disposable tissue to control coughs/sneezes, dispose of it...
View ArticleE.coli 0157: Health Alert – avoiding ill health at open farms
Following the recent outbreak of E.coli 0157 linked to a visitor farm attraction in Surrey, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is issuing this alert to remind farmers about the sensible and...
View ArticleWoodworking: hazardous substances – what do you need to know?
As well as causing asthma, wood dust, sap and the lichens associated with wood can have adverse health effects on the skin, respiratory tract (nose and lungs), eyes as well as the whole body....
View ArticleHealth topics – What is legionella?
Legionella is a bacteria commonly found in water. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal type of pneumonia, contracted by inhaling airborne water droplets containing viable Legionella bacteria.
View ArticleLeptospirosis: Are you at risk?
This pocket card explains what leptospirosis is, how you might catch it and ways to prevent it. It also explains what you should do if you do contract the disease.
View ArticleLung diseases: Silicosis – Major disease risk from RCS dust
Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is found in stone, rocks, sands and clays. Exposure to RCS over a long period can cause fibrosis (hardening or scarring) of the lung tissue with a consequent loss of...
View ArticleBiosafety – Infections at work
Infections at work are those created by exposure to harmful micro-organisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, internal parasites, and other infectious proteins known as prions. These are called...
View ArticleOffshore oil and gas – Occupational health risks offshore
The UK offshore industry employs more than 20,000 people, who are exposed to a range of occupational health risks. The consequences of ill health can be devastating for the individuals and their...
View ArticleLegionella and Legionnaires’ disease – Controlling risks from manmade water...
Guidance on Legionella and how to control risks from exposure to Legionella from manmade water systems. It will help employers and those with responsibility for the control of premises understand what...
View ArticleWest Yorkshire firm prosecuted over unacceptable working conditions
A Keighley lighting supplier has been fined for subjecting its staff to ‘appalling’ working conditions and exposing them to risks from defective electrics and welding fumes.
View ArticleLegionella and Legionnaires’ disease eBulletin
For free regular emails about significant updates to the legionella and legionnaires’ disease site, subscribe to the Legionella and Legionnaires’ disease eBulletin.
View ArticleHealth and safety statistics 2011/12
Latest release – health and safety statistics 2011/12 presenting the latest top level statistics on work-related ill health, workplace fatalities and injuries, and enforcement in Great Britain.
View ArticleTrust fined after employees are exposed to TB bacteria
Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Foundation Trust has been fined for safety failings after employees were exposed to a potentially deadly strain of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (TB) bacteria when...
View ArticleHSE unveils changes to reporting requirements
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has formally implemented changes to simplify the mandatory reporting of workplace injuries for businesses.
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