 Portable appliance testing (PAT) is the examination of electrical appliances and equipment to ensure they are safe to use. There are many common myths about PAT - use our website's frequently asked questions to find the key facts about the inspection and testing of portable electrical equipment. You can download our leaflet Maintaining portable electric equipment in low-risk environments. It explains simple and sensible precautions you should take to prevent danger from portable or movable electrical equipment in low-risk environments. We also have general advice on electrical safety at work. |  HSE's month-long respiratory health inspection initiative targeting construction sites is coming to an end. We are reminding employers and workers about the risks associated with everyday tasks and how hazardous construction dust, including respirable crystalline silica (RCS) and wood dust, can affect the long-term health of workers. Our Dust Kills campaign website has information for employers, small builders and construction workers on the consequences of: - not knowing the risks
- not planning the work
- not using the right controls
We also have a set of short videos in which HSE's Chief Medical Adviser, Professor David Fishwick, highlights the risks of breathing problems from exposure to construction dust. Watch the HSE Dust Kills videos here. | Carlsberg has been fined £3 million after a contractor died and another was seriously injured following an ammonia gas leak at one of its breweries. The incident happened at their brewery in Northampton. An investigation by HSE found Carlsberg hadn't put proper controls in place. Read this press release to find more details on this incident. For guidance and advice on the safe isolation of plant and equipment visit our website. Other recent prosecution cases include: This year's winner of The Risk Reduction Through Design Award has been announced... The award recognises design innovation to reduce risks of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). The winning company, Solvay Darbyshire, worked with designer Haviland Industrial Ovens to reduce manual handling risks when loading 38kg bowls into a warming oven, which were lifted up to 48 times per shift. You can find further details about the award winner and the commended entries on our website. Last week HSE ran a webinar which explained how employers can effectively manage the risk of MSDs in the workplace and protect home workers. Register and watch the webinar for free. Join our team and help to protect lives and livelihoods. We have a wide range of exciting vacancies. For details of selected posts, follow the links below: View our vacancies | 
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