British Safety Council launches hidden hazards campaign British Safety Council has launched Hidden Hazards, a new UK-wide campaign to raise awareness of the invisible risks that affect millions of workers, and encourage more concerted action by employers, the Government and others to prevent harm before it occurs. While visible workplace hazards are widely recognised, many […]
Risks to workers from extreme heat must be managed Employers need to act now to make sure their workers are protected as a heat health alert has been issued for parts of the country until Thursday 25 June. That’s the message from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), the country’s workplace regulator, as summer arrives […]
As part of April’s Hazard of the Month, Workplace Transport, we’re highlighting two key areas: Driving Safely Awareness and Lone Working. Driving Safely Awareness Driving for work—whether on-site or on public roads—is one of the most hazardous tasks employees can carry out. Employers are responsible for managing the health and safety risks associated with work-related driving and […]
As part of August’s Hazard of the Month, Responsibilities, we’re highlighting two key areas: Managing Health and Safety & PPE. Managing Health and Safety Employers are responsible for ensuring the health and safety of their business operations, including managing risks and protecting employees and others affected by their work. To achieve this, you must have systems […]
As part of December’s Hazard of the Month, Lone Working, we’re highlighting two key areas: Lone Working & Communication Skills. Lone Working Lone workers encounter the same workplace hazards as other workers, but these risks are heightened due to the absence of immediate assistance or support in case something goes wrong. Lone working is generally regarded […]
Behavioural management and workplace culture play a significant role in in the health and safety of a business. There are many ways in which a company can build a positive health and safety culture in the workplace, but a good start is something every business should have – a Code of Conduct. Why is a […]
Working at height is the biggest single cause of serious and fatal injuries within the construction industry – especially on smaller projects. Over 60% of deaths during work at height involve falls from scaffolds, ladders, roof edges and working platform, and through fragile roofs or rooflights, it is essential this risk is assessed thoroughly. What […]
Working alone is not against the law, however, there are increased and specific risks that may occur as a result of lone working. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 states that every employer must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of all his employees. […]
What is Plant? (Hint, it’s not a flower) Plant is machinery that processes material by way of a mechanical action which: Cuts, drills, punches or grinds Presses forms, hammers, joins or moulds material Combines, mixes, sorts, packages, assembles, knits, or moulds material Plant also includes lifts, cranes, tractors, earth moving equipment, pressure equipment, hoists, powered mobile plant, plant that […]
Fine for company after safety breaches resulted in fatality A Leicestershire-based plastics processing firm has been fined in excess of £290,000 after a HSE investigation uncovered that an employee fatality was due to safety breeches. The victim sustained severe injuries when a casting rod was ejected from a casting machine at 81mph. The investigation suggested […]