19th January 2015
What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a naturally occurring material, which, as a result of its high fire resistant properties, was regularly used in the construction industry from the 1950s right up until the late 1990s. This infographic, produced by Johnson Law Solicitors, provides useful information about asbestos and the associated risks linked to exposure. […]
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18th December 2014
All employers are under a duty to keep their workers safe from harm, but many don’t take this duty seriously enough. This results in many accidents every year, some as minor as a bumped elbow and others much more serious, even fatal. Have a look at our list of the most common causes of workplace […]
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2nd December 2014
What is concussion? Concussion is the most common kind of brain injury that causes a loss of mental function, usually only for a short period. What causes concussion? A concussion is a brain injury, caused by a trauma. This is most commonly the result of a blow to the head, a fall or an accident […]
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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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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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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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7th April 2014
While the topic of health and safety can generate a bad press, this is usually down to lack of understanding of the rules and the consequences of ignoring them. In the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) oversees a range of laws intended to keep people safe in work environments. It can and does […]
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11th February 2014
Last year in the UK, 148 people were killed at work. A further 78,000 work-related injuries were reported, and 1.1 million people were suffering from a work related illnesses. And all of this cost the taxpayers £13.8 billion! Whilst some injuries, and even deaths, are complete and unavoidable accidents, had the proper risk assessments and […]
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20th January 2014
The world of construction is an exciting and fast-paced one, but a construction site can be a very dangerous place if the right health and safety concerns and regulations are not adhered to. Almost everyone knows of the recent crane collapse in Brazil at the new stadium, which has served to bring these issues to […]
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2nd January 2014
As a new business owner, it’s essential that you understand how health and safety laws affect you, your business, your employees and your customers. Implementing a strict health and safety policy will keep you protected against legal action, and more importantly keep everyone safe from hazardous situations. Does health and safety apply to my business […]
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26th November 2013
In September 2013, the HSE launched a new Safer Sites Initiative with aims of achieving improvement in industry standards – especially on smaller sites, increasing awareness of the HSE’s expectations of the industry and to demonstrate the enforcement tools used to prevent risk and bring about long term improvements. HSE inspectors visited 2607 sites and […]
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