Latest health and safety fines and prosecutions from October published by SHP. These come from across multiple industries and work activities, including: Warehousing Gas safety Tree felling Vehicles in construction Steel industry Some interesting failures that did not always result in injury, but had the potential to do so. If you need help, support and […]
HSE Welding Safety Changes and Guidance
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued welding safety changes and guidance. They are advising employers and business owners to review their risk assessments. Controls must be adequate to reduce risks to health. Lung disease deaths linked to past exposures at work are estimated at 12,000. Estimated figures of people currently diagnosed with an […]
Businesses who promote health and safety at work reap rewards
Businesses who promote health and safety at work reap rewards with loyalty, happiness and peace of mind. Presenting certificates after training over 100 employees is a work highlight. Over the past three months I have worked closely with a client in Manchester to implement a full health and safety management system that complies with their legal requirements. One of the […]
Why do office staff need health and safety training?
In office environments, health and safety is often ignored. Many employers ask me, why do office staff need health and safety training? Many also believe that it’s only in construction, manufacturing, engineering and other high risk industries that risk controls must be in place. Yet, injuries and ill health associated with office work are well documented, often resulting in absence from work […]