Safety Smart: Monthly Update October 2020

9th November 2020 Posted in Blogs

As COVID-19 remains ever-present in our lives, Mates in Mind are an organisation providing support to workforces with their mental wellbeing, especially those who are working remotely during the pandemic.  

We’ve also been taking a look at RIDDOR reporting during COVID-19, sharing useful advice from HSE on whether or not you need to report cases amongst your workforce. 

Whilst industry events remain virtual for now there’s still plenty to choose from including SHP Webinars covering topics including wellness in the workforce, risk assessments and much more, places can be booked here.  

This month’s’ case study focuses on two breaches of health & safety regulations in the same month resulting in a hefty fine for the organisation in question. \

We also shared some information on our Face Fit Testing, to assist in ensuring respiratory equipment offers the right protection to the wearer. If you’re working anywhere where respiratory equipment is used then a face fit is essential – Find out more here 

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HSE science team helps power world-first hydrogen aviation breakthrough

Britain’s health and safety regulator is part of a landmark project that could transform air travel, and shows how safety expertise drives innovation, not holds it back.

https://press.hse.gov.uk/2026/05/29/hse-science-team-helps-power-world-first-hydrogen-aviation-breakthrough/

Last month, a major academic study revealed that "workers’ rights are likely breached at scale" in the UK. This was shown to affect 14 per cent of the country’s workers.

Men’s Mental Health Week: Why Mental Health Must Remain a Construction Industry Priority

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https://safety-smart.co.uk/mens-mental-health-week-why-mental-health-must-remain-a-construction-industry-priority/

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HSE decides against tightening asbestos-exposure limit

Britain’s asbestos-exposure limit does not need to be tightened in line with the EU, a review has found.

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