Everyone knows that winter weather conditions can pose serious risks to health and safety, but cold weather can also have a freezing effect on the
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Since 1910, there have been 17 record breaking months of rainfall in the UK. Nine of these have been since the year 2000, which shows that
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Over 300,000 commercial properties across the UK are estimated to be at risk of flooding. What’s more, we are experiencing more and more extreme weather,
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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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Recent extreme cold weather events have emphasised the importance of dressing appropriately for adverse weather conditions. This is particularly true if you are preparing yourself
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Working during wintery weather conditions can increase the risk of a workplace accident with even the simplest tasks becoming dangerous. Strong winds, snow, ice, rain and
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The winter months entail specific health and safety concerns that pose threats to employees. Although these hazards can be particularly acute for outdoor workers, there
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Workplace regulations covering the health, safety and welfare of employees are extensive. Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment for
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Most Popular ArticlesMain health issues The human body has a core temperature of 37°C. Unconsciousness can occur at 31°C, and death below 26°C. Early indications of being
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Exposure to the sun can cause skin damage such as blistering and in extreme cases, even skin cancer, which has become the most common form
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Central to dealing with cold weather Health and Safety issues are the requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992. Regulation
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In March 2014, the Met Office published a report exploring the potential causes of the extreme weather events of recent years in the UK and
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