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Putting the right safety infrastructure in place is an important part of carrying out work at height, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has argued.HSE inspector Damien Milbourne pointed out that the "clear risks" presented by working above the ground underlines the necessity of providi... read the full article on Working at height 'requires additional safety measures'
Employers 'must be aware of transport risks'
16-05-2012
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned construction companies they must be aware of the risks vehicles can pose to pedestrians on building sites, underlining the importance of careful management.Supplying clearly marked, bright outdoor clothing is one way of ensuring workers avoid accident... read the full article on Employers 'must be aware of transport risks'
Allowing external companies to come in to a workplace and check the safety standards could help to ensure employees are working in a safe environment.Jane White, research and information services manager at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health, explained that most companies will be fine... read the full article on External inspections 'could ensure high safety standards'
The use of fall arrest equipment could have an impact on the number of accidents that take place at work.Speaking after a court case which saw WJ Watkins and Son fined after one of its members of staff suffered a fractured skull in a fall, Health and Safety Executive inspector Simon Jones said the c... read the full article on Fall arrest equipment 'can prevent serious injury'
The way in which pesticides are used and stored can require a high degree of care, with material that is not used properly posing a big risk to the health of the people around it.Strong chemicals that are used to kill plants and weeds need to be stored properly, with Elaine Close, from the Chemicals... read the full article on Strong pesticides 'need to be handled correctly'
Carrying out checks on electrical equipment and ensuring that staff are using it properly has been highlighted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as vital for companies operating equipment.Speaking after a hearing which saw Tecvac Limited fined after one of its workers suffered an electric sho... read the full article on Dangers of electrical equipment highlighted by HSE
Complying with health and safety regulations does not have to mean making big changes to how a company operates. Phil Johnson, director at Construction Safety, explained that construction companies may be surprised by how simple it is to comply with the official rules and regulations. Having the rig... read the full article on Complying with health and safety law 'is not difficult'
Companies that are lax in the health and safety measures they put in place for their workforce have no excuse due to the wealth of information that is available.Commenting on a recent case involving workers in a mushroom growing centre, health and safety executive inspector John Claxton said the gro... read the full article on 'No excuse' for lax health and safety measures
New asbestos regulations come into force
17-04-2012
People dealing with asbestos have a set of new guidelines to follow after the introduction of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.Introduced on April 6th, the rules are an update on the previous regulations that had been laid down for dealing with the harmful substance.In addition to previous r... read the full article on New asbestos regulations come into force
Working on the removal of asbestos requires a lot of specialist equipment and training, with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) outlining how people who carry out the task have to be specially skilled to the do job.In order to do the job people need to have a license due to the significant hazard... read the full article on Respiratory protection needed for asbestos removal
