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Not sure where to start? Our combo foundation is perfect for SME’S
Not sure where to start? Our combo foundation is perfect for SME’S
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Creating a safe work environment is not just about compliance with regulations—it’s about fostering a culture where safety is ingrained in everyday habits. Whether you’re an employer responsible for the safety of your team or an employee looking to protect yourself and your colleagues, building and maintaining good safety habits is crucial to preventing accidents […]
The statistics are upsetting. In the UK, 135 workers were killed in work-related accidents during the period of 2022/23. (RIDDOR) The Construction and agriculture were one of the sectors with the highest number of fatalities. With falls from height, being struck by a moving object, and being struck by a moving vehicle the most common […]
Did you know? Stress, depression and anxiety are the second biggest cause of work-related ill health in the construction industry. The earlier this problem is tackled, the less impact it will have on workers and business. Taking positive action can help to create a more engaged workforce, boost productivity and save money. Is your job […]
This month we have a guest article by Chris McGrath providing an overview of the Draft Building Safety Bill that will aim to improve building and fire safety, so that people will be, and will feel, safer in their homes. Why this Bill? On 14th June 2017 a fire broke out at the Grenfell Tower, a 24 […]
What is a near miss? A near miss is defined as an event that, while not causing harm, has the potential to cause injury or ill health. Whilst near misses are usually individual events, they can also occur at the same time as accidents. An accident should also be reported as a near miss if […]
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released figures for 2019/20. The full annual workplace fatality figures can be found here. Lowest year on record The provisional annual data for work-related fatal accidents revealed that 111 workers were fatally injured at work between April 2019 and March 2020. This is a rate of 0.34 deaths […]
Many First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) qualifications have expired since the 16th March 2020. The HSE have announced an extension to them to the 30th September 2020. This only applies to ones that have expired since 16th March. The Resuscitation Council (UK) have issued an update about performing […]
Do you have a vehicle Banksman? Most companies have traffic moving on their sites every day. For some this will be only a few vehicles, for others it will involve constant traffic movement. Nearly a quarter of all deaths involving vehicles at work occur when the vehicle is reversing. Yet many companies have little or […]
There are many causes of warehouse accidents. The following will give you some idea of the areas to consider. Vehicles They are many kinds of vehicles operating in warehouses, such as pallet and forklift trucks. All drivers should be trained in vehicle use, also warehouse safety procedures should be in place and followed. Where possible, […]
Each year around 600 accidents or incidents lead to prosecution by the HSE, with about 100 more being prosecuted by local authorities. Personal injury claims are over double this number. Some lead contractors operate a “3 strikes and you’re out” policy on their subcontractors regarding health & safety issues, so preventing future accidents could be […]
