Leisure firm fined after death of footballer electrocuted by floodlight A leisure facilities management company has been fined after a man was electrocuted while playing football in Portsmouth. Albert Xhediku, 34, had been playing five-a-side with his friends on the all-weather pitch at Mountbatten Leisure centre on 17 January 2016. After the ball went out […]
Evacuation plans are required by law to ensure that everybody knows what to do in the case of an emergency. It is important that your plans are specific to your workplace and take all potential factors into account. What are some evacuation hazards? Evacuation hazards should hopefully be rare events and may be location dependent. […]
As part of May’s Hazard of the Month, Office, we’re highlighting two key areas: Evacuation Safety and New and Expectant Parents Evacuation Safety It is vital that your staff are well-trained and feel confident in their ability to respond quickly in an emergency situation, to ensure everyone is able to evacuate safely. Everybody on site in […]
Working alone can increase the risk to the health and safety of any employee due to a lack of supervision and longer response times to potential emergencies. In an industry like transportation, where workers already have a high risk profile, lone working can exacerbate existing risks and introduce new ones. What are the risk for […]
6.1M UK managers lack mental health training New research reveals 6.1m UK workers with line management responsibility are not prepared for conversations about mental health with those they have a duty of care for. The analysis, completed by health and safety training provider RRC International, found that one in four employees have management accountability, but 71% […]
Those who driver for work are typically exposed to more risks compared to the average driver due to the nature of their work – for example they may be under a time pressure or have no choice but to drive in dangerous road conditions. This risk is amplified when drivers are working alone, as should […]
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 […]
A substance is considered hazardous if it has the potential to cause harm in any way. Under COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), hazardous substances include those that are corrosive, explosive, toxic, or capable of oxidising. Most workplaces across the UK use substances that could pose a risk to health. It is therefore vital […]
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are designed to provide a safe work platform for temporary work at height to prevent falls. It is vital that the most appropriate MEWP is selected for the job, and that related hazards are identified and controlled. What are the hazards of MEWPs? MEWPs are an excellent solution for working […]
A contractor is anyone who works for you who is not a direct employee – in many industries they are commonly found on site, and it is essential that they are managed properly in order to avoid risks to themselves and others on site. 1. Identify the job and its hazards To be able to […]