Every worker deserves to go home safe.
Yet, according to the HSE, the risks remain high:
Construction saw the most fatalities of any industry last year.
Transport and logistics continue to rank among the most dangerous sectors for workplace injury.
Falls from height remain the single biggest killer
These aren’t just statistics, they are lives cut short, families changed forever.
That’s why Simple Safety Advice and QR Safety are proud to launch Safetember: the UK’s first dedicated month for raising awareness of workplace health and safety.
Our goal is simple:
Shine a light on the dangers workers face every day.
Share knowledge and resources to reduce risk.
Start a new tradition that makes safety impossible to overlook
This isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about leading the way in creating a safer future, one where awareness comes first, and action naturally follows.
We’re proud to start this journey.
We invite you to join us by sharing our social media posts and this email as well as using the Safetember logo to your own social media.
For more information please just ask.
As part of our Safetember campaign, we’re raising awareness of Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). A serious, disabling, and entirely preventable condition.
Why it matters:
Nearly 2 million people in the UK are at risk.
HAVS is caused by regular use of vibrating tools and equipment.
Symptoms can include tingling, numbness, pain, and even permanent damage to hands, arms, and joints.
Once the damage is done, it’s irreversible.
High-risk sectors: construction, engineering, mining, forestry, steel fabrication, and shipbuilding.
What employers must do:
✔️ Carry out a risk assessment under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
✔️ Use low-vibration tools and maintain them properly
✔️ Train workers and set safe exposure schedules
✔️ Consider PPE and monitoring where appropriate
✔️ Put in place health surveillance to detect early signs
Good safety is good for business. By addressing HAVS risks, you protect workers’ health and safeguard long-term productivity.
Learn more and access resources here: HSE HAVS Guidance
