CITATION - LATEST HSE STATISTICS AND GUIDANCE

The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has published new statistics on the number of injuries and incidents of ill-health. 

Compiled from the Labour Force Survey and other sources, it is indicated that in 2018/2019 there were: 

• 1.4 million working people suffering from a work-related illness

• 147 workers killed at work

• 581,000 working people sustaining an injury at work

• 69,208 injuries to employees reported under RIDDOR

• 28.2 million working days lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury

Whether you are new to managing Health & Safety or want to make sure you’ve got everything covered, it’s always worth refreshing your knowledge on best practice, particularly as legislation can change. 

To help keep you started, read these useful guides and resources from our partner, Citation. 

• Accident reporting – a checklist outlining what employers need to know

• Getting risk assessments right – an overview for businesses

• Health & Safety checklist – ideal for beginners and those wanting a quick refresh

• COSHH risk assessments – your complete free guide

• Fee For Intervention (FFI) checklist – to help you avoid costly fines

• Free manual handling poster, for you to print and stick up around your premises

• Contractor Health & Safety – guidance for employers

• Pre-Qualification Questionnaire cheat sheet – key Health & Safety considerations

• Fire safety roles and responsibilities – to help prevent the worst from happening