Employers must protect workers from the risks of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) being caused or made worse by work.
MSDs include injuries and conditions that can affect the back, joints and limbs. Figures show that in 2021/22, 477,000 workers in Great Britain suffered from a work-related MSD.
Our MSD website has information and advice on a range of related topics including:
HSE also offers training courses designed to equip employers and worker representatives with the knowledge to help recognise, assess and reduce MSD risks in their organisations.
An upcoming course, Manual Handling for Assessors, is being held live online 26-27 June. It includes a NEBOSH HSE Certificate in Manual Handling Risk Assessment.
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A civil engineering contractor has been fined £800,000 for safety breaches, following an incident where a 10-year-old boy died after falling down a manhole on a building site.
The boy was playing with his friends and was able to access the construction site. Whilst on site he was able to enter a manhole, in which he fell and died from his injuries.
HSE's and Police Scotland's investigation found that insufficient measures had been taken to prevent children gaining access to the construction site.
Read this press release for more details on the incident.
View HSE's guidance on public protection in the construction industry.
Other recent prosecution cases include:
The latest episode of the HSE podcast looks at how businesses can create an inclusive approach to workplace health.
Last year HSE published new principles and guidance to support disabled workers and workers with long-term health conditions to remain in work.
This is part of Health is Everyone’s Business (HiEB), the government’s commitment to better support the lives of disabled people.
In the latest episode of the HSE podcast, the simple principles and practical examples are discussed by Moya Woolley (Occupational Health Policy Team Leader at HSE) and Rebecca Hyrslova (Policy Advisor at Federation of Small Businesses).
Listen to the Disability in the Workplace podcast
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