Handwashing and overall hand hygiene are crucial in preventing the spread of pathogens – those disease-causing bacteria and viruses. Almost everyone grew up with admonishments
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As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes increasingly available, numerous providers are preparing their facilities to implement a successful vaccination program while ensuring the health and safety
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Working with machinery means that accident prevention should always be a top priority. The Health and Safety Executive reports that over 580,000 workers sustain non-fatal
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It has recently been confirmed that from 2020 onwards, the government will make first aid training compulsory in English schools. First aid will be taught
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There are various versions of evacuation chairs, but they are all designed to help people with impaired mobility move up or down a staircase in
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The HSE has just published its annual review of all fatal workplace injuries in the UK and the results may surprise you. Last year, 147
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Hazards which cause accidents do not always result in injury as the person involved may take action to save themselves or simply be lucky. A
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Although guidelines were initially introduced with the aim of simplifying and consolidating the regulatory requirements that employers have in respect of their obligations to provide
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Most Popular ArticlesThere is no longer a mandatory minimum requirement for first aid kit contents. The contents should be determined by a first aid needs assessment, this
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Every home and every workplace should have a first aid kit. It is good practice to also carry a first aid kit in your car
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Every year, thousands of people suffer from work-related eye injuries. Sometimes this damage is permanent, leading to irreversible loss of eyesight. If the eyes are
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Employers are required to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees (and others when deemed necessary) receive immediate attention if
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