The International Agency for Research on Cancer has found new evidence that exposure to mild steel welding fumes can cause lung cancer in humans. There
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The government has created a “Good Work Plan” following the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices. It is aimed at improving working conditions across the
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As part of the PPE regulation update, the EN388 is changing. This legislation determines how a glove performs against mechanical hazards and the amendments are
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We can’t underestimate how effective the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is to prevent injuries or at least reduce the severity in the event
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Each year the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) releases fatal injury statistics. The results released for 2017/18 show a total of 144 workers suffered a
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While it has been long known that noise in the workplace has serious health implications, the recent guidelines published by the World Health Organisation (WHO)
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Many forms of employment involve travel, including trips abroad. Although it is still far behind holidays as a reason for travel, the Office for National
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Winter can be a challenging time for employers. Illnesses such as colds and flu are more common, leading to higher levels of staff absenteeism. Adverse
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Most Popular ArticlesRisk assessments are an absolute requirement under health and safety legislation and failure to conduct them is an offence. Risk assessments are designed to ensure
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What can you do if unauthorised vehicles are parked on your private property? It can be a perennial headache for businesses when unauthorised persons are
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Safe workplaces are productive workplaces, and as an employer, you need to know what legislation applies to your business and make sure that it is
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By Law, every car park and traffic route must be safe and suitable for the people and vehicles using them. We’ve put together a useful
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