Articles, tagged with "health and safety at work", page 1

When PPE Equipment Is A Danger, Not A Solution

We're all very much aware of the fact that PPE equipment in almost any field of work or industry is an absolute essential, not just in order to comply with current health and safety at work legislation, but also because of the increased danger which is of... Read >
Author: Justin Arnold

Personal Protective Equipment - The Legal Framework Explained

Are you required to use or wear personal protective equipment at work? Whether you're employed, contracted or work as a self employed individual who has been contracted to work for someone else, it is essential that you understand the current legal requir... Read >
Author: Justin Arnold

The 8 Regulations Covering Personal Protective Equipment

Whilst the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is considered to be essential in helping to reduce, minimise or even eliminate certain risks and dangers associated with work related activities and tasks, under the Management of Health and Safety at ... Read >
Author: Justin Arnold

Utility Of Anti Slip Tapes

In early 1999, health and safety at work regulation act was introduced in order to protect the rights of the employees in the work place in terms of health and safety of the worker. Nowadays, it is a common practice employers need to adhere to and investi... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson

Business Law and Health and Safety

Business laws states that health and safety in the workplace needs to be one of the most important aspects for an employer to optimise, in order to ensure that their employees and the public are in a safe environment. By meeting the required standard for ... Read >
Author: Ben

Confined Space Limits Worker Safety

A confined space is an enclosed place where the area is limited in size or the entrance or exit is restricted in some way. It can be a dangerous environment to work in if the worker has to deal with hazardous substances at the workplace or if the space it... Read >
Author: Taylor Swift

Lone Worker Health And Safety Information

A lone worker is a worker who works alone without direct or close supervision. This puts such individuals at a greater risk of accident or even violence. By law, there are a number of health and safety issues that should be taken into consideration when a... Read >
Author: Lucy

SSSTS (Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme)

Within the Construction Skills (CITB) Site Safety Plus range of courses is the Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme, (SSSTS). This range of courses are regarded as being the highest standard of qualification in the construction industry and highly thou... Read >
Author: Neil Randall

Asbestos and its health hazards

The lethal dust of asbestos despite being banned from residential and commercial buildings, however still inflicts deadly diseases which can only be restricted through strict implementation of the law. To save the public from asbestos exposure, legislatio... Read >
Author: lexorcheyannze

Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS)

The Site Supervisor Safety Training Scheme forms part of the Construction Skills (CITB) Site Safety Plus range of courses which are very well regarded in the construction industry and accepted as being the highest quality of qualification for SSSTS Train... Read >
Author: Neil Randall

Tips For Pressure Testing

Unless there are special circumstances you should always use water to carry out pressure testing. In some cases you can carry out pneumatic pressure testing. This uses inert gas or air but needs to be carried out under extremely carefully controlled condi... Read >
Author: lucyp77

Peninsula Business Services helps in three areas

Employment Law - Decreasing the burden of your HR worries, Peninsula clients can access an online resource centre, containing an employment law guide for any eventuality, and customised documentation. Our 24-hour employer legal advice hotline provides exp... Read >
Author: Sammual James Mclouglin

Health And Safety At Work

Just when was the last time your UK workplace conducted a full-scaled nicely becoming and safety risk assessment? Particularly important in a location where there's most likely the most require for Health And Safety At Work to be as secure an environment ... Read >
Author: martinsejas

Steel firm prosecuted after worker’s leg had to be amputated

Steel firm prosecuted after worker’s leg had to be amputated The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) decided to prosecute a Gateshead steel firm after a worker sustained horrific injuries at work, which he says have since affected every aspect of his... Read >
Author: First_Response

Council fined after vulnerable adults drink dishwasher fluid

Council fined after vulnerable adults drink dishwasher fluid East Sussex County Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and fined £50,000 after six adults with learning difficulties drank dishwasher fluid on a trip orga... Read >
Author: First_Response

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