In January the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) released the most recent statistics on work-related accidents and illness.
The Control of Vibration at Work Regulations 2005 place duties on employers to protect those who may be exposed to vibration, which could lead to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS).
The British Standard covering the selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers (BS5306-8) has been updated.
The term ‘risk assessment’ refers to the systematic process of identifying and evaluating the potential risks posed to a business, then implementing reasonable control measures to remove or reduce them.
One of the five pillars of the Muslim faith is fasting during the month of Ramadan, which is taking place between 11 March and 9 April in 2024.
In December 2017 there was a major fire at the Cameron House Hotel next to Loch Lomond. The fire started in a ground floor cupboard and spread upwards through two floors. Two guests were killed in the fire.
Asbestos is still the leading cause of work-related deaths in the world, with approximately 90,000 people dying each year from asbestos-related diseases.
At Aegis, we understand that data is often a company’s most valuable asset, which is why we are delighted to share that we have gained a Cyber Essentials Plus accreditation, further strengthening our commitment to providing our clients with the highest levels of service.
Aegis has retained three of its International Standards Organisation (ISO) accreditations, further strengthening its commitment to providing clients with the highest levels of service.
Between 2022 and 2023 there were over 40 deaths caused by accidents from working at height, making it the primary cause of workplace fatalities.
There were also 45,200 non-fatal injuries resulting from falls, these statistics seem to suggest that the risks from working at height are not properly controlled.