Articles, tagged with "safety at work", page 6

Workplace Safety & Clothing

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 Hailey

Failed PAT Testing Label

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: patlabel11

Worker Compensated After Inhaling Dangerous Gas

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 Jacob

Why It Is Important For Employers And Employees To Be Aware Of Stress In The Workplace

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 Ellyard

PAT Testing Stickers

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: patlabel11

Usage of PAT Labels and PAT Test Labels in the Workplace

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 responsible ... Read >
Author: patlabel11

11 things you MUST KNOW before you employ a scaffolding company - Part 1 of 3

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 the know ... Read >
Author: Scott Naylor

Why Consistency Is Essential For Effective Equipment Monitoring

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 Arnold

Spill Control & Prevention - How To Mop Up The Competition!

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 Arnold

Find Out What CoSHH Assessment Is It All About And How It Relates To You

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 lowe

Stress Management And Mental Health In The Workplace

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 Ellyard

Compensation for brain damaged casual worker

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 Solicitors

Accident in supermarket car park leads to substantial compensation claim

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 Solicitors

safety at work

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: dannyboy

HGV Insurance Information

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 Headley

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