Tag: PPE

Report gets ‘Under the Surface of Health and Safety’ RS has released the ‘Under the Surface of Health and Safety’ report, based on findings from a survey that aimed to explore challenges and priorities for health and safety professionals in the current climate. The survey was conducted among more than 700 respondents working in health […]

Despite being a banned substance, asbestos is a pervasive risk to anyone who may carry out work in any building built before the year 2000 – including factories, houses, hospitals, schools and more. Employers must make sure that any worker who may be in the position to disturb asbestos is protected through the use of […]

As part of April’s Hazard of the Month, Hazardous Substances, we’re highlighting two key areas: Asbestos Awareness and Control of Hazardous Substances (COSHH). Asbestos Awareness Employers must ensure that anyone who may disturb asbestos during their normal work, or anyone who supervises them, receives the correct level of information, instruction and training to enable them to work safely. There […]

This blog can be delivered to your staff as a Toolbox Talk. If you require a specific Toolbox Talk for your workplace, please feel free to get in touch. Reason: Inhalation of harmful dusts and fumes causes health and respiratory problems that can lead to long-term suffering. Outline: This talk covers matters that require consideration […]

Safety body warns of non-compliant PPE The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) is warning those in charge of PPE and safety product procurement to be vigilant about substandard products, as its latest non-member product tests highlight the availability of high levels of non-compliant products. Between December 2021 and December 2022, the BSIF completed tests on […]

Proper training is essential to the effective use of personal protective equipment in the workplace, and should leave users with sufficient knowledge on how to equip, use, maintain and store any PPE they may use. So, what steps can you take to ensure your PPE training is effective? 1. Be guided by risk assessments Risk […]

Welcome back to Georgia’s Journey! In this series of blogs we are following SHEQ Trainee Georgia’s progress as she works towards becoming a fully-qualified H&S Consultant. Let’s see what she’s been up to this past month! What have you enjoyed learning the most so far? Recently, I went to visit a client whose work involves […]

As part of March’s Hazard of the Month, PPE, we’re highlighting two key areas: PPE and Lock Out Tag Out. PPE By law, employers have a duty to protect their workers from health and safety risks – this includes the provision of any PPE required free of charge if a risk assessment finds that it is necessary. PPE […]

Employers have a responsibility by law to protect the hearing of their employees by eliminating or reducing risks from exposure to noise. The complexity of the actions required will depend on the level of risk, but the steps you should take to protect your employees are very similar – keep reading to learn more! 1. […]

This blog can be delivered to your staff as a Toolbox Talk. If you require a specific Toolbox Talk for your workplace, please feel free to get in touch. Reason: You should be aware of your legal duties. You cannot comply with the law if you are not aware of what it says. Outline: This […]