11 Dec December

This month’s newsletter highlights the latest 2024/25 HSE statistics, showing that 1.9 million workers experienced work-related illness, with stress and anxiety making up more than half of all cases. Musculoskeletal disorders remain a major issue, and despite only a slight rise in workplace fatalities, long-term illnesses such as mesothelioma continue to have a significant impact.

With many construction projects pausing for Christmas, we share essential tips for securing sites over the holidays. Key steps include strengthening perimeter security, removing access points like ladders, securing materials to prevent falling-object risks, and scheduling periodic checks to ensure the site remains safe while unattended.

As workplaces prepare to reopen in January, the newsletter also covers managing Legionella risks after short shutdowns. Simple actions like flushing water systems, checking temperatures, and documenting maintenance help keep staff safe. We round off with a summary of recent HSE prosecutions, reinforcing the importance of maintaining high safety standards year-round