With many businesses reopening soon and restrictions starting to be eased, our guidance can help employers support their workers and keep their workplaces COVID-secure.
- Our page on keeping workplaces safe as restrictions are eased covers the government’s roadmap out of lockdown in England and gives advice on returning to work safely. It also explains which restrictions are not changing and signposts advice from other government departments on requirements not enforced by HSE
- If your building was closed or has reduced occupancy during the pandemic, water system stagnation can occur due to lack of use, increasing the risks of Legionnaires’ disease
- HSE has updated its guidance to help you talk with your workforce about providing support and maintaining control measures when people are returning to work
- We have updated advice on thorough examination and testing of equipment as restrictions are eased
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Adequate ventilation (including air conditioning) can help reduce risk of spreading coronavirus in workplaces
There are different approaches for easing restrictions in Scotland and Wales.
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HSE continues to publish the latest coronavirus-related guidance and information, as well as updating previously published content.
For a full range of COVID-related information and advice visit our coronavirus pages. This includes:
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Drivers' welfare
Dutyholders at sites where loading or unloading happens must take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of drivers delivering and collecting
The rate of work-related stress, depression and anxiety has increased in recent years, and the pandemic has presented new challenges that have put a huge strain on people’s mental health and wellbeing.
Recognising the signs of stress will help employers take steps to prevent, reduce and manage stress in the workplace.
HSE has a range of practical support and guidance available including risk assessment templates, talking toolkits to help start conversations, workbooks, posters, a new mobile app and a new automated stress indicator tool (SIT).
For more information visit the stress section of HSE's website.
Workplace experts Acas have lots of free resources to help employers, managers and staff support mental health. This includes advice, e-learning and webinars offering advice on ways to effectively manage, provide support and minimise the impacts of negative mental health in your workplace.
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A garage has been fined £10,000 after an employee suffered life-changing injuries when he fell into a vehicle inspection pit.
GP Motor Works Ltd failed to ensure the pit had any physical measures, such as barriers or pit covers, in place to prevent a person falling into it.
Read this press release for full details on this prosecution.
Other recent enforcement news includes:
HSE continues to deliver a wide variety of innovative and relevant online training courses and events.
You can visit this page for a full list of events, training, conferences and seminars organised by HSE or where HSE has significant involvement.
Upcoming highlights include:
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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 all our available vacancies, please visit this webpage.
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