13th June 2016
As an employer, it is your responsibility to ensure your workers are protected from any hazards that could cause them injury. That includes workers who are expected to operate power tools and or heavy machinery over the course of their working day as they are susceptible to a wide variety of health conditions related to […]
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13th June 2016
It’s an unfortunate fact that incidents requiring medical treatment will occur in any workplace from time to time, no matter how many precautions are put in place to prevent accidents from happening. As an employer, there is a legal obligation for you to have measures in place to provide adequate first aid provisions to deal […]
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13th June 2016
Just as with any other workspace, there are responsibilities, guidelines and laws that are applicable to employers with employees working in confined spaces. As well as the usual hazards and safety issues, confined spaces present further risks which need to be managed and minimised by observing regulations and legislation. Appropriate training is also necessary for […]
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24th November 2014
Unless your work specifically involves gas appliances, you may not think gas safety is relevant to you. But if you have a gas boiler, cooker or heaters at your premises, then gas safety should be considered alongside your usual risk assessment. All employers should comply with the relevant regulations to ensure not just worker safety, […]
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20th October 2014
One of the most effective steps you can take to ensure you are upholding sufficient health and safety in your workplace is to provide PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to your workers. Even in situations where you have established a safe system of work, there may still be hazards that present a risk to workers which […]
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6th October 2014
No matter what industry you’re in, it is likely that you will come across many different types of materials or substances that are used every day, or created as part of your work, that could be harmful to your health. These substances can be anything from liquids, gels and powders to dusts, gases or fumes […]
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19th September 2014
An increasing number of UK employees are suffering from hearing problems as a result of their working environment. Industrial Deafness and Tinnitus To ensure your business continues to function in line with health and safety legislation, and to help you protect your workforce from the acoustic trauma, it’s important to assess the decibel levels reached […]
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17th September 2014
Working with any type of vehicle is dangerous, but forklifts present a whole host of hazards that don’t affect other vehicles. Most of these hazards relate to the structure of the vehicle, which makes it likely to tip if not operated correctly, and the stability of loads, which could fall if incorrectly loaded. This means […]
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1st September 2014
Working with scaffold presents many different hazards, from falls from heights to accidents during the erection or dismantling of the scaffold structure. A report into the safety of scaffold in 2013 found that those working on scaffolding were most at risk of injury, with scaffold accidents making up 52% of injuries reported in their sector […]
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20th August 2014
Working at a height is one of the most dangerous situations for many industrial and construction workers, as falls from equipment and machinery remain one of the biggest causes of serious injury and death in the UK. As such there is a whole area of health and safety law focused on working […]
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4th August 2014
Electricity is a resource that we rely on for almost every daily task, but often we neglect to recognise its hazardous potential. In 2010 alone, 28 people died from electrocution or serious electrical burns from low voltage supplies. In 2011-2012, more than 17,000 were injured by electricity, the majority through cooking appliances and wiring and […]
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21st July 2014
Cranes are regularly used in a whole host of lifting operations, throughout a range of working environments, from unloading cargo at ports and dockyards to moving equipment and materials around construction sites. However without the proper training and maintenance, a crane can become a very dangerous piece of equipment. According to the HSE, there have […]
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8th July 2014
Almost every industry, business and trade in the world uses some type of hand tool – from hammers and screwdrivers to Stihl saws and cutting discs, and even kitchen knives, garden forks and sports equipment. We use this equipment every day, without even considering the associated hazards, but with thousands of minor and major accidents […]
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10th June 2014
No matter what industry you work in, if you work with or around vehicles of any kind, vehicle safety is a huge concern. There are almost 5,000 accidents each year involving workplace vehicles and, of these, around 50 result in a fatality. From huge plant equipment, cranes and lorries, to smaller lift trucks and cars, […]
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21st May 2014
Incorrect manual handling is thought to be responsible for more than 1 in 5 of all work related injuries. It is such a broad subject that it covers a whole range of ways in which an injury can be sustained, from lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects, to strains, sprains, trapped fingers and even cuts. […]
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6th May 2014
In any environment, whether domestic, commercial or industrial, fire can have devastating effects. In the six months between April and September 2013, there were 140 fire fatalities in England, and a further 1,664 hospitalised but non-fatal casualties. The majority of these fires will have been preventable, and as an employer or someone who is responsible […]
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