27 Feb February

This month’s newsletter focuses on key safety and health risks that continue to arise in day-to-day work, including working at height, exposure to welding fume, and supporting workers with hearing loss. It highlights the importance of managing these risks through practical, consistent controls, not just for compliance but to prevent serious harm and long-term health effects.

The update includes reference to a recent construction case being treated as potential manslaughter, reinforcing the real-world consequences of failures in managing work at height. It also signposts HSE guidance on controlling welding fume through effective use of on-torch Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV), alongside resources developed with RNID to support hearing health, communication, and inclusive workplace practices