On 19 July England is moving to Step 4 of the roadmap, including the removal of some coronavirus restrictions. However, you must still control the risks and review and update your risk assessment. This recently published webpage outlines the following: - controls to use after some restrictions are removed
- other measures to help reduce workplace transmission
- different approaches and timescales for removal of restrictions in Scotland and Wales
There is UK government guidance on working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance from Step 4 covering a range of different types of work. You can also stay up to date with the latest information on any changes related to working safely during the pandemic, following the easing of coronavirus restrictions. You can find a full range of COVID-related information and advice on coronavirus pages. HSE has released its annual workplace fatality figures for 2020/21. The provisional data released shows that a total of 142 workers were killed at work in Great Britain in 2020/21. In statistical terms the number of fatalities has remained broadly level in recent years – the average annual number of workers killed at work over the five years 2016/17-2020/21 is 136. The figures released relate to workplace incidents. They do not include deaths arising from occupational exposure to disease, including COVID-19. More details on the figures, including comments from HSE's Chief Executive, Sarah Albon, are in this press release.  On Monday 5 July, the Building Safety Bill was formally introduced in the House of Commons. The introduction of the Bill is an important milestone for the proposed reforms to building safety law. It also paves the way for the official formation of the independent Building Safety Regulator. Peter Baker, Chief Inspector of Buildings at HSE, said: 'I welcome the introduction of the Building Safety Bill, which will give HSE the tools to deliver its important role as the Building Safety Regulator and is an important step in setting out what will be expected of future dutyholders.' To find out more information about the Building Safety Bill, read this press release. You can learn more about the Building Safety Regulator here, and signup for email updates. | A woodworking company has been fined for a series of failings and risks associated with significant quantities of asbestos-containing materials within the premises. HSE inspectors found the asbestos insulating board lining the building was in a very poor condition, with many panels having extensive damage. The director of the company was also sentenced to 6 months imprisonment (suspended for 18 months). Read this press release for full details. Other recent enforcement news includes:  Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is preventable, but once the damage is done it's permanent... Hand arm vibration can be a significant health risk wherever powered hand tools are used for significant lengths of time. Take a look at our good practice controls, which can help eliminate or reduce vibration risk in your industry. Our hand arm vibration resources include the freely downloadable leaflet Hand arm vibration in amenity horticulture and how to control the risk. | Develop a career at HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods. For details of the highlighted opportunities, follow the links below: For a look at our latest vacancies, please visit this webpage. | 
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