Guidance on fire safety in small premises
Three new fire safety guides have been published by the government aimed at owners or those responsible for small premises.
Three new fire safety guides have been published by the government aimed at owners or those responsible for small premises.
Employment numbers continue to drop for the Health & Safety Executive
The Health and Safety Executive is a UK government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation, and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain.
The Health and Safety Executive is a UK government agency responsible for the encouragement, regulation, and enforcement of workplace health, safety and welfare, and for research into occupational risks in Great Britain.
A guide for companies on Greenhouse Gas Emissions Scopes
With the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target fast approaching, there is increased pressure on businesses to eliminate or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
With the UK’s 2050 Net Zero target fast approaching, there is increased pressure on businesses to eliminate or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
Understanding entrapment hazards with mobile platforms
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are powered platforms used to carry out work at height. Here we look at their potential hazards.
Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are powered platforms used to carry out work at height. Here we look at their potential hazards.
Campaign highlighting asbestos risks targets young workers
A campaign has been launched to increase awareness of the risks from asbestos amongst young workers.
A campaign has been launched to increase awareness of the risks from asbestos amongst young workers.
HSE hand-arm vibration syndrome inspections – what to expect
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), nearly two million people are at risk of developing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). It’s a condition that can cause a permanent and painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, as well as painful joints and muscle weakening.
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), nearly two million people are at risk of developing hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). It’s a condition that can cause a permanent and painful numbness and tingling in the hands and arms, as well as painful joints and muscle weakening.
Welfare facilities failings cost construction company
A construction company has been fined for failing to provide suitable welfare facilities for its employees on a building site.
A construction company has been fined for failing to provide suitable welfare facilities for its employees on a building site.
What are Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)?
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) relate to the amount of a hazardous substance a person can be safely exposed to while at work. As an employer in an industry where these substances may be present, it’s important to be aware of WELs in order to keep your employees safe.
Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) relate to the amount of a hazardous substance a person can be safely exposed to while at work. As an employer in an industry where these substances may be present, it’s important to be aware of WELs in order to keep your employees safe.