HSE is continuing to carry out spot checks and inspections on all types of businesses in all areas to support employers and ensure they are working safely to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission. If you receive a call, It is important that you act upon it. Employers must still control the risks and review and update their risk assessment. The latest advice on keeping workplaces safe will help you assess the risks and continue to reduce COVID-19 transmission. Further information on the spot check programme is on our website.  On 19 July most coronavirus restrictions were removed in England and UK government social distancing guidance no longer applies. You must still control the risks and review and update your risk assessment. The following workplace controls remain unchanged: There are different approaches and timescales for removing restrictions in Wales and Scotland. You should make sure the measures identified by your risk assessment take account of the public health regulations and guidance for the nation you are working in. Please refer to your relevant guidance: |  Do you know how to manage drug and alcohol misuse at work? Employers have a legal duty to protect employees' health, safety and welfare. Understanding the signs of drug and alcohol misuse (or abuse) will help you manage health and safety risk in your workplace. Our website has step-by-step guidance to help you manage drug and alcohol misuse at work. This includes advice on how to develop a drugs and alcohol policy and what you can do to support your employees. | Egger (UK) Limited has been fined £910,000 after a self-employed lorry driver was killed making a routine delivery of recycled wood. The driver was struck by a wheeled shovel loader operating in the yard, while standing on open ground at the rear of the trailer of his articulated vehicle. An investigation by HSE revealed that the company's risk assessments for workplace transport were not suitable or sufficient. Read this press release for more details. Other recent enforcement news includes: There are a range of upcoming virtual events, training, conferences and webinars organised by HSE or where HSE has significant involvement. Upcoming highlights include: View our latest schedule. 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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