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The Importance of Accident Investigation: A Health and Safety Advisor’s Perspective

As a health and safety advisor, one of the most critical responsibilities we have is ensuring that workplaces are safe for all employees. Despite our

50 Years of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: A Milestone in Workplace Safety

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, a landmark piece of legislation that has transformed Workplace Safety

Common Workplace Hazards. How can we Protect Ourselves?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common hazards in the workplace are: Safety Hazards: Unsafe working conditions that cause injury,

MSDS and COSHH risk assessments – are they the same thing?

What is the difference between a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and a COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) risk assessment? An MSDS gives

Workplace Exposure Limits – EH40 reissued

HSE have reissued EH40/2005, their guide to Workplace Exposure Limits. This is the fourth edition (published 2020) and can be purchased or downloaded for free

3D Printing

3D printing – Managing the Risks Evidence is now emerging about the health and safety risks associated with 3D printing. There are various 3D printing

Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations

It is 25 years since the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations came info force. Risk assessment has always been a cornerstone of

Work Related Dermatitis

Work related dermatitis can be caused by exposure to chemical agents and wet work (hands repeatedly wet for long periods). Other agents can be biological