Tag Archives: health and safety

The construction industry is often one of the most dangerous sectors to work in, with accidents including falls from height, slips and trips, and even electrocution amongst the most common types of non-fatal injuries to occur. While accidents can and will happen, there are some things you can do to …

ArrowXL, the leading two-person delivery company, has been announced as a winner in the internationally recognised RoSPA Health and Safety Awards 2020. The company was granted the gold award after being commended for its exceptional high standards towards health and safety of its employees. Chris Purcell, Head of Risk at …

Health and safety are always important to any business, especially when you’re new on the block. It’s part of any employer’s responsibility to give employees a safe work environment. Installing a safety and health program can be a step in the right direction when it comes to preventing work-related injuries. …

Safety Company Pyroban has warned that, in a few cases, non-genuine or Pyroban supply chain parts are being used to maintain Pyroban explosion protected forklifts. “This can compromise the level of protection provided by the system you have invested in , so you need to make sure you have the …

Free advice on how Thorough Examinations must comply with UK health and safety law available at IMHX If you think of that song by the Kinks when you hear the word “LOLER”, then you need to visit Stand 11M35 at IMHX this September. There, CFTS will offer free guidance on …

When taking on additional staff in the run up to busy periods, Mentor Training are reminding employers that research suggests an influx of new starters means an increased risk of injury on site. Andy Cartwright, technical manager for the leading materials handling and workplace transport training provider explains: “During the …

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says safety must be a priority following new research that shows using a hands-free kit is as distracting as holding a mobile phone while driving. A University of Sussex study found that conversations could cause the driver to use the part of the brain that …

This year’s World Day for Safety and Health at Work will be held on Thursday 28th April and workplace equipment supplier Slingsby says it is a great opportunity for employers to ensure all their health and safety obligations are up to date. The day forms part of an international campaign …

Are you breathing safely? UKATA explains the importance of following HSG247 guidance – particularly concerning respirators The UK Asbestos Training Association (UKATA) has highlighted the importance of government guidelines surrounding Asbestos: The licensed contractors’ guide (HSG247) to ensure proper removal of asbestos. One area of particular concern is people often …

Medical device company dorsaVi Ltd (ASX: DVL) has won the Design Innovation Award at the UK Rail Industry Awards last night, in recognition of its ViSafe workplace assessment project with Transport for London (TfL), the operator of the London Underground rail network. TfL partnered dorsaVi in June 2015 in a …