All employers must protect workers from the health risks of working with DSE.
Incorrect use of DSE, poorly designed workstations or work environments can lead to pain in the shoulders, neck, back, arms, wrists and hands, as well as fatigue and eye strain.
Our guidance covers a range of topics including:
- workstations and assessments
- work routine and breaks
- eyesight testing
There are also accessible resources including our downloadable DSE workstation checklist and practical tips on maintaining a good posture.
In addition, we have guidance on what employers and workers need to know about working with DSE from home. This includes a video with basic advice on how to maintain a good posture, both at home and in the office.
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The worker was tipping food waste into a skip from a container attached to a forklift truck (FLT).
The container could not be securely attached to the FLT, which was known to detach from the vehicle during the procedure. When the worker attempted to manually assist in the operation, the container slipped from the FLT, causing him to fall to the ground and resulting in fatal head injuries.
HSE's investigation into the incident found that the company:
- had not fully assessed the risks involved in this daily task
- failed to maintain equipment in safe working order and to properly instruct staff in safe working practices
For further details read this press release.
HSE's website has guidance for those using lifting equipment safely for work.
Other recent prosecution cases include:
HSE offers a number of tools and resources to help businesses create safe and healthy workplaces.
We want to make sure these tools and resources help the people who influence how their businesses shape both physical and mental health in the workplace.
Please tell us about what tools you have, or haven’t, heard about in a short survey – most people have taken 10-15 minutes to complete it.
Your responses will be anonymous.
Take part in the survey
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National Apprenticeship Week 2024 (5-11 February) is a timely reminder to make sure these workers are receiving the training and supervision they need.
This year's theme is 'Skills for Life' and we have a blog featuring 2 apprentices at very different stages of their careers.
Apprentices could be facing unfamiliar risks and are more likely to be new to the workplace. Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first 6 months at a workplace as they are during the whole of the rest of their working life.
Our website has guidance and information on health and safety for apprentices.
We've also got a wide range of guidance on our young people at work website, including:
Come and work for HSE and help to protect lives and livelihoods.
We currently have a range of vacancies. For details of selected posts, follow the links below:
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