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‘Help make Britain’s workplaces even safer’, says IOSH

Open-access content Thursday 7th July 2016
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Provisional figures released by the Health and Safety Executive show that 144 people were killed while at work in 2015-16, up from 142 during the previous year.

IOSH has welcomed the HSE's call for all sectors to learn lessons to ensure workers return home safely from work each day, following the release of the figures.

It has also reiterated the positive role that occupational safety and health professionals play every day in protecting workers.

IOSH President, Dr Karen McDonnell, said: "Our shared objective is a world where work is safe and healthy for every working person, every day.

"Britain is renowned the world over for its health and safety systems. The release of these figures, however, is a timely reminder of the need to continue to improve working conditions, both in Britain and across the world.

"IOSH and our members are working with businesses to raise awareness, increase skills and secure improvement. We are striving to ensure the UK gets stronger leadership, worker involvement and access to competent health and safety assistance."

The figures show that 43 workers died in construction, the same as the average for the previous five years. In agriculture, there were 27 deaths, lower than the five-year average of 32.

Twenty-seven people died working in manufacturing, while six workers were killed in the waste and recycling sector.

A total of 103 members of the public were killed in incidents connected to work in 2015-16, of which 36 related to the railways.

Shelley Frost, executive director of policy at IOSH, said the Institution would continue in its efforts to build capability throughout the OSH profession.

She said: "As more business and organisations recognise safety and health as a core business value, OSH professionals need to have the skills, knowledge and experience to help drive change.

"All deaths are avoidable and IOSH is committed to supporting professionals in building capability within organisations, enabling them to deliver an effective health and safety agenda for their workforce. IOSH will also continue its support of driving improvements in priority sectors and OSH issues to ensure we effect change where it matters most."

The HSE has also released the latest available figures on deaths from asbestos-related cancer. Mesothelioma contracted through past exposure to asbestos killed 2,515 in Britain in 2014, compared to 2,556 in 2013.

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Tuesday 5th July 2016
The annual initiative, in its fourth year, aims to raise awareness and reduce the number of agricultural accidents in the UK and Ireland.IOSH Rural Industries Group (RIG) and the Rural Industries Section of IOSH’s Ireland Branch are once again backing Farm Safety Week, and have asked their members to help highlight this year’s key themes – falls, machinery, livestock, transport and children.
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Tuesday 12th July 2016
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Wednesday 13th July 2016
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 “We must work together”, IOSH President tells American conference

Thursday 30th June 2016
Dr Karen McDonnell gave the fraternal greeting at Safety 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.She told delegates that IOSH has successfully worked in partnership with different organisations and urged them to do the same.She said: “Shouldn’t every employee, no matter what their job, at least be able to expect when they start their working day that they will not get injured or be exposed to something which can harm their health?
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 Essex academy scoops second successive safety and health gong

Friday 15th July 2016
Maltings Academy, in Witham, was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Health and Safety category at the 2016 Education Business Awards. The accolade was sponsored by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). It was one of 21 handed out at a ceremony held at The Grange Hotel, St Paul’s, London, on Wednesday 13 July.Maltings Academy works closely with its district council and other local organisations to share information on safety and health practice. It has also won a five-star British Safety Council Health and Safety Award three years running.
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 IOSH members encouraged to take part in mental health survey

Monday 27th June 2016
The National Employee Mental Wellbeing Survey 2016 is set to be the largest of its kind ever undertaken in the UK. It is being managed by YouGov on behalf of Business in the Community. They are asking for the experiences of thousands of UK employees to gain a complete snapshot of the mental wellbeing of the UK workforce.The online survey is now open and will be available until Friday 29 July.
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