This report has been taken forward through HSENI's Managing Risk - A Key Investment campaign. So far HSENI has largely relied on estimates of the costs to the NI economy of work related injury and ill health based on GB data. Recognising the need to establish reliable and accurate NI figures, KPMG Consulting were commissioned to conduct a study to determine the true costs of workplace injury, ill health and non-injury accidents to the NI economy.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

This video is designed to assist managers of small to medium sized manufacturing businesses carry out risk assessments. The video follows a simple, systematic '5 step' approach and gives useful advice on the practicalities of carrying out an assessment. It also addresses how the information obtained may be used to improve standards of health and safety in their business. This video is free.
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Electricity is used in all workplaces on a daily basis. However, when it is uncontrolled or misused, it can severely burn, injure or kill individuals or cause fires with devastating results. This leaflet details a simple but essential steps on how to prevent most of the accidents caused by electricity. You may find these useful as a safety checklist.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

Analysis of accidents in the bakery and flour confectionery industry has highlighted the following main types of risk and the preventative measures that may be taken to reduce them. They are by no means exhaustive and will vary depending on the business. This leaflet details the main types of risk associated with bakeries and gives suggestions as to how they can be practically managed.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

This leaflet highlights some of the hazards and risks that might exist in motor vehicle sales and repair centres. It is by no means an exhaustive list and will vary depending on the particular business. It includes information on risks such as lifting equipment, vehicle inspection pits, compressed air equipment, petrol, used engine oils and exhaust fumes. It takes you step-by-step through each of these risks and gives practical guidance on how they can be managed.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

This leaflet highlights some of the typical hazards and risks that exist within the woodworking industry. It includes information on risks from woodworking machinery, noise, hazardous substances, stacking and handling of timber and board and wood dust. It takes you step-by-step through each of these risks and gives practical information on how they can be managed.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

Warehouses, large or small, can be hazardous places. This leaflet details some of the risks that might exist in a typical warehouse and the steps that can be taken to prevent accidents. The main types of risk are described from storage and racking to coldstores. Practical suggestions are given on how the risk can be effectively managed.
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issued: 10-06-2003

Lifts and hoists are used for transporting people and goods vertically between floors. If properly designed and maintained there is relatively little risk to the user. There can however, be a much greater risk to the person who services and repairs the lifts. The safety steps listed in this leaflet will help reduce the risks of accidents caused by lifts through normal use or at times of repair or service.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

This free leaflet has been produced by HSENI as part of its Workplace Transport Safety Initiative. There has been a recent spate of fatal accidents involving lift trucks. They are the workhorses of virtually every type of workplace and are increasing in number and application. The leaflet addresses the main questions lift truck users should be asking themselves with respect to their drivers, lift trucks, premises and tasks. The main laws which apply to lift trucks and sources of more detailed information are listed.
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Issued: 29-09-2004

LPG (normally sold as butane or propane) is supplied as a liquid under pressure and subsequently vapourised for use as a fuel. The main hazards associated with LPG are leakage (as gas it will sink to the lowest possible level) followed by ignition (when mixed with air it is highly flammable and potentially explosive). This leaflet details simple but effective safety steps that can help prevent serious accidents.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

Hazardous substances are not only used or produced in factories, they can be found in offices, shops, hotels etc.. They may be used directly in the workplace like paints and cleaning agents eg bleach, or they may arise from the work process itself in the forms of fumes and waste products. Contact with, or exposure to hazardous substances at work can result in discomfort, pain, time off work and even death eg skin irritation, dermatitis or skin cancer from frequent contact with oils. This leaflet contains a checklist that describes the steps that need to be taken to control the risks from hazardous substances present in the workplace.
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Issued: 10-06-2003

Display screen equipment (DSE) is generally safe, but if used incorrectly it can give rise to problems such as muscular strain injuries (in the neck, arms, hands and back), eye strain, headaches and general fatigue. The simple, but essential steps detailed in this leaflet should help prevent such symptoms being experienced by employees.
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Issued: 10-06-2003