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Falls
from height
All industry sectors are exposed to the risks presented by
falls from height. HSE is currently seeking your views
on new legislation for working at height.
Docks
Despite improvements over recent years the docks industry
remains one of the most dangerous in the UK.
Construction,
Design and Management
Research shows that designers are failing to exploit the potential
they have to eliminate and reduce risks on construction sites.
Alcohol
and drugs
Drug, alcohol and other substance misuse is everyone's concern.
It damages health, causes absenteeism and reduced productivity.
It also increases the risk of accidents.
Work related
road safety
Each year about 3,500 people are killed on our roads and 40,000
are seriously injured. Each one results in terrible pain and suffering.
Violence
at work According to the British Crime Survey, over a million incidents
of physical assaults and threats of violence occurred at work in
1999.
