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The the latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) on work-related health and safety in Great Britain, include annual figures for work-related ill health, workplace injuries, working days lost, enforcement action taken, and the associated costs to Great Britain. Figures show that around 581,000 workers sustained non-fatal injuries in 2018/2019, with 1.4 million...

We have are pleased to announce that we have moved offices to Peak HSE Ltd, Unit 8, 12 O’Clock Court, 21 Attercliffe Road, Sheffield S4 7WW. The new premises include training facilities, meeting rooms & dedicated parking.

Our "Open" training dates for 2020 have now been confirmed. For further details / booking please contact Christine Phelan christine.phelan@peakhse.co.uk , Tel 0114 2720335 or Web www.peakhse.co.uk 

  The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released its annual figures for work related fatal injuries for 2018/19 as well as the number of people known to have died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma in 2017. The provisional annual data for work-related fatal injuries revealed that 147 workers were fatally injured between April 2018 and March 2019 (a rate of 0.45 per 100,000...

  The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have announced their Business Plan for 2019/20, which highlights specific priorities for the coming year. Their aim is to prevent work-related death, injury and ill health, and the Plan outlines key areas of work for the coming year. It reinforces their commitment to: ·       lead and engage with others...

One in four people in the UK will have a mental health problem at some point. This can be a reaction to a difficult life event, such as bereavement, but can also be caused by work-related issues. HSE has published updated guidance on mental health in the workplace. It explains how line managers can support employees and provides sources of further help and advice.