Workplace hazards are often not reported. Consequently, these risks are not resolved, resulting in injuries or even fatalities. Statistics released by the HSE indirectly reflect
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Now that vaccination programmes are underway and we’re contemplating a return to a more normal way of life, it’s time to start thinking about what
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Government guidance still states that if employees can work from home, they should still continue to do so. However for those who cannot work from
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As much of the UK workforce starts working from home due to coronavirus, employers need to take measures to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing
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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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If your business maintains a car park for the use of staff or customers, it may not be an area that’s top of your mind
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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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Ensuring the safety of your event-goers takes planning, organisation and preparation. The best way to begin is with risk assessment. While this may seem intimidating,
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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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Many cleaning operations involve the use of chemicals and equipment. Managers must ensure that cleaning staff are appropriately trained and that they are familiar with
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“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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The Health and Safety Executive’s estimates[i] show that in the transport and logistics sector, each year around 3% of workers suffer from an illness they
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