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29th September 2009
Company car and van drivers are involved in over 1,000 fatal accidents on Britains roads each year and almost 100000 are injured while driving on company business.
Driving at Work: Managing Work Related Road Safety Guide
To address this in September ... Read >
Author: mohit57623rd September 2009
In recent years, there are increasing numbers of people who turn up work under the influence of alcohol and drugs. According to a survey conducted by the Health and Safety Executive in 1994, 90% of personnel directors from top UK organisations stated that... Read >
Author: wbdoyle23rd September 2009
The importance of health and safety at work cannot be overstated. The employer has both a moral and a legal obligation to ensure that his employees work in both a safe and healthy environment.
Morally no worker should be forced to work in an environm... Read >
Author: Craig Ellyard21st September 2009
On an average, an employee spends one third of his life on a job. Each organisation endeavours to provide a safe work environment to its employees. It is particularly important when the work environment is more vulnerable to accidents. Work wear is one of... Read >
Author: Gwen Hailey04th September 2009
Not many would be aware of this, but the government has legislation for health and safety of people at work. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires the employers to have proper health and safety management systems at work. The Act makes prov... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th August 2009
The issue of electrical safety both in the workplace and in the public domain has been addressed by the British government through the enactment of several pieces of legislation, beginning with the Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 through the Electri... Read >
Author: patlabel1108th August 2009
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), have brought out a warning to companies, after an electrician had to be treated after a work accident left him unwell, when he inhaled carbon dioxide as he was working in a basement substation.
Denso Manufacturin... Read >
Author: Ruth Jacob28th July 2009
We all feel stress from time to time. It's just part of modern day living. Fortunately not all the stress we find ourselves under will affect our health. But if the level stress does become too great it can affect our physical and mental well being.
On... Read >
Author: Craig Ellyard02nd July 2009
Since the recognized need began for electrical safety as it pertains to the prevention of fires and hazards associated with faulty wiring and circuit breakdowns, a system of inspection and labeling has been adopted that addresses this need.
Before the ... Read >
Author: patlabel1102nd July 2009
The requirement for the portable appliance test, otherwise known as PAT, began in the United Kingdom as early as the 1960’s within governmental offices and buildings. Although it was not mandated as a regulation then, it was seen as more of a responsibl... Read >
Author: patlabel1112th June 2009
With so many regulations, Health & Safety Executive (HSE) prosecutions and so many cowboy scaffolding companies out there, it’s easy to make a costly mistake when choosing a scaffold firm.
Armed with this three part “inside info” you’ll be in t... Read >
Author: Daniel Fincham10th June 2009
The equipment monitoring which takes place within businesses and industries today is more important than ever, as technology advances, power increases and expectations continue to increase, the risk of danger becomes ever more present, and of grave concer... Read >
Author: Justin Arnold10th June 2009
Spill control and prevention is an essential aspect of health and safety at work - for all sorts of reasons. Liquids are the direct cause of a tremendous number of injuries and accidents both at work and in the home, and it is important to make sure that ... Read >
Author: Justin Arnold06th June 2009
There are a number of steps you should take following an accident at work. Below is a basic, 5-step checklist to help you to make sure that you gain any assistance you are entitled to following a work accident, and to reduce the likelihood of another simi... Read >
Author: Jessica Parker05th June 2009
At the beginning of the year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) warned workers of the dangers of using forklift trucks, after a man was crushed to death by a container of dye during an unloading operation.
Following the incident, HSE inspector Rich... Read >
Author: Arti29th May 2009
Much has been written and spoken about CoSHH assessment for workplace hazards. Unfortunately, some of it has been confusing and some even misleading. Here we attempt to present an objective view of what CoSHH assessment is really about and where it fits i... Read >
Author: sam lowe18th May 2009
Looking after the mental wellbeing of their staff and looking at stress within the workplace is something that many businesses have yet to take on board despite a growing awareness of the importance of health and safety within the working environment.
... Read >
Author: Craig Ellyard12th May 2009
A case reported recently in the Law Society Gazette could have implications for short term and casual workers injured whilst at work. An unqualified worker building an extension to a house fell from a raised scaffold and suffered brain injuries that left... Read >
Author: Neil Worrall - Camps Solicitors25th April 2009
A pensioner who tripped on a metal stump in a supermarket car park in the Manchester area has been awarded a substantial five figure compensation settlement after the supermarket admitted breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act. This case highlights ... Read >
Author: Neil Worrall - Camps Solicitors27th March 2009
Tradesmen are being urged to take on the best possible steps to ensure that their working environment is safe and secure for themselves and their customers.
As part of its 2009 Simply Safety campaign, Norwich Union is urging tradesmen to use safer ways... Read >
Author: Arti13th March 2009
Safety at work
In todays world of health and safety society it is paramount you have the right protective clothing for the right job.
I have seen people put them selfs at risk for the sake of £1 for a simple dust mask. It's not expensive to save a fo... Read >
Author: dannyboy12th March 2009
With redundancy figures’ climbing day by day, the UK economy is beginning to take deeper effect onto an increasing number of Brits.
With more people opting out of insurance as a bid to cut back on costs as they struggle to pay off their mortgage arre... Read >
Author: Arti23rd January 2009
It seems as the recession grips the UK business are being warned that they are running the risk of increased personal injury claims, as many businesses seem to be cutting back on health and safety in order to stay afloat. This warning has come from the Br... Read >
Author: Seamus Swords23rd January 2009
It seems as the recession grips the UK business are being warned that they are running the risk of increased personal injury claims, as many businesses seem to be cutting back on health and safety in order to stay afloat. This warning has come from the Br... Read >
Author: Seamus Swords20th January 2009
The Department of Transport manages road traffic legislation in the UK. Their purpose is to ensure that anyone using the public highways complies with this legislation.
Both the police and Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) take the lead in e... Read >
Author: Stanley Headley02nd December 2008
Electricians are indispensible in the modern world we live in. Any activities we may wish to do require electricity in one form or the other and each time we do any such activity, an electrician is involved in some way. Electricians have got their due onl... Read >
Author: Christopher02nd December 2008
Plumbing training is the training given to a person who wants to become a professional plumber. Basically, plumbing is a form of work which is associated with water supply, pipe work etc. Many people say that plumbing is a career with a lot of opportuniti... Read >
Author: Christopher02nd December 2008
Our lives today are unimaginable without electricity and electricians are the people who bring electricity to our homes and offices. Earlier, the job of an electrician was considered a job of an artist and hence, no formal training existed. Knowledge was ... Read >
Author: Christopher30th November 2008
For those people who are lucky enough to be able to work from home, you will agree that there are a number of benefits to be enjoyed by both the employee and the employer.
From the employee point of view there is the ability to enjoy a far greater work... Read >
Author: MarkeD17th October 2008
Many companies ask employees to drive on the business’ behalf, but if you are a business owner you should be aware of the implications of someone driving on company business, even if it is only a one minute journey.
According to a special report supp... Read >
Author: Daniel Collins20th August 2008
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses which affects more people than you might think. And new research suggests that depression can affect individual and collective safety at work, leading to more personal injury claims.
Those with dep... Read >
Author: Christian Ward18th August 2008
Each year in the UK many thousands of workers are injured during the course of their duties. It is important that positive steps are taken by all injured parties to protect their legal rights should a compensation claim become necessary.
The latest f... Read >
Author: Christian Ward17th July 2008
The term work related upper limb disorder is also known as repetitive strain injury. It is a general term that refers to chronic pain that can take place in any part of your arms, which includes your elbow, wrist, hands and fingers as well as your neck an... Read >
Author: Helen06th July 2008
Employers are required to complete risk assessments under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.There are many potential accidents just waiting to happen in the workplace and resulting accidents and health problems can change or eve... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets03rd July 2008
If you have sustained an injury due to an avoidable accident at work e.g. a neck injury as a result of an accident in a warehouse or office, you could be entitled to claim accident compensation for damages and to recover the loss of your earnings. Every e... Read >
Author: agilmour02nd July 2008
Industrial Rope Access Trade Association or IRATA in short is a trade body established in the United Kingdom in the late 80's.
Many companies who were using industrial rope access techniques came together to form this association, to foster a safe workin... Read >
Author: JessicaThomson13th June 2008
The Corporate Manslaughter & Corporate Homicide Act 2007 received royal assent on 26th July 2007 and comes into effect on 6th April 2008.
New offence called "corporate manslaughter" in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and "corporate homicide" in Sco... Read >
Author: Safety Nut06th June 2008
The EU is planning to reward employers with tax deductions if they maintain good workplace safety records and lessen the number of accidents at work. In addition, they could also win more government contracts. The five-year strategy was mooted earlier in ... Read >
Author: Saurav Dutt29th May 2008
With the world day for health and safety at work commemorated a few days ago on the 28th of April and World labour day celebrated on the 1st May, working conditions across the world have been under scrutiny in the past week or so.
The rights that work... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw08th May 2008
OHSAS 18001 has become one of the most widely recognised standard in the world. Last year the standard was adopted as a British Standard and can be formally assessed and certified.
What is OHSAS 18001?
18001 or more correctly BS OHSAS 18001:2007 (... Read >
Author: Chris Eden08th May 2008
The old adage �Where there�s blame, there�s a claim� is never truer than in the case of a workplace illness or accident at work. Your job can often have you working in an environment where you are exposed to materials or situations which can lead ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd May 2008
Introduction
(This article is written from the UK perspective, but should be of some use to every martial arts instructor.)
Health and Safety is important in literally all aspects of life, both personal and professional. However, due to the nature o... Read >
Author: Jaimie Lee-Barron29th June 2007
Safety footwear and workwear has become an unavoidable part of life for many dangerous professions, particularly in light of increasingly strict health and safety at work laws. Wherever you turn there is a tradesman in a high visibility jacket, or a const... Read >
Author: Olga Macy15th September 2006
What do you need to know?
Companies can no longer take the risk of ignoring their responsibilities with
regard to managing the risks associated with 'driving at work' Employers incorrectly
assume that provided they comply with road traffic law requ... Read >
Author: Mike Lloyd30th August 2006
Personal injury at work in the UK what you should do
Each year in the UK many thousands of workers are injured during the course of their duties. It is important that positive steps are taken by all injured parties to protect their legal rights shou... Read >
Author: martin nolan31st July 2006
Your computer desk, it might not look like much, but if you work with your computer a lot, it's actually a very important thing in your life. If it's configured wrongly, you could find yourself with wrist and back pain, not to mention struggling to think ... Read >
Author: John Gibb20th June 2006
The single biggest issue facing fleet managers or managers with a fleet remit is employers' duty of care towards their employees while driving on company business.
Company car and van drivers are involved in over 1,000 fatal accidents on Britain's roads ... Read >
Author: Jason Taylor18th June 2006
In 2004/ 2005 53 people died in the UK and nearly 3,800 were seriously injured as a result of a result of a workplace fall. Falls are the most common cause of death at work.
If you work at height for any task then your employer has a duty under the Wor... Read >
Author: adam parsons18th June 2006
In 2004/ 2005 53 people died in the UK and nearly 3,800 were seriously injured as a result of a result of a workplace fall. Falls are the most common cause of death at work.
If you work at height for any task then your employer has a duty under the Wor... Read >
Author: adam parsons21st March 2006
Not many would be aware of this, but the government has legislation for health and safety of people at work. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 requires the employers to have proper health and safety management systems at work. The Act makes prov... Read >
Author: Nash b13th February 2006
If you have recently suffered a workplace industrial injury then there is a chance that the accident just put your career on the line. Yet less than 1 in 10 people injured in an industrial accident in the UK will claim for compensation from their employer... Read >
Author: Mumtaz Shah
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