Aegis retain APS Corporate Membership

Aegis have retained their Corporate Membership with the Association for Project Safety (APS).  The APS are the representative professional body involved with construction health and safety, specifically the CDM Regulations.

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A construction worker standing next to a ladder

What should employers know about the safe use of ladders in the workplace?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) recently issued a safety bulletin in relation to the use of ladders and stepladders in the workplace. Falling from height is one of the main causes of death and injury in UK workplaces, accounting for a quarter of worker deaths and eight per cent of non-fatal injuries every year according to the HSE.

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Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)

The use of powered hand tools for prolonged periods of time can lead to Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), a painful disabling disease of the hands affecting blood vessels, nerves and joints.
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