Are your employees at risk?

WORLD GLAUCOMA Week takes place from 8 to 14 March this year and its goal is to encourage everyone to have regular eye tests so glaucoma can be detected as early as possible. It is a joint global initiative between the World Glaucoma Association and the World Glaucoma Patient Committee.

The holy grail of construction

Will Woodhead gives an insight into how technology is helping to solve problems in the construction industry.

Five simple solutions for site safety

To ensure the best health and safety practice on your site this winter, Andrew Egerton has identified five simple outdoor health and safety solutions you can implement during this cold, dark season.

Technology transforms safety

Improving safety isn’t just about reducing workplace risks within industrial and process environments; it’s also about safeguarding neighbouring communities and environments. Matt DeLorenzo, business director for Safety io, an MSA Safety company, explains how technology is improving safety via a transformation of the way safety devices are managed, and how operator safety is monitored while at work.

Essential health and safety tips

AS AN employer, it’s important to keep on top of health and safety legislation; The Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAW or the HSW) was introduced in 1974 and acts as the main piece of legislation signed by Parliament to protect employees in the workplace from injury or death.

Fall protection cost-cutting: a step too far?

PREVENTING ACCIDENTS from falls relies on all stakeholders using an informed, joined-up approach to practices and systems. James Sainsbury, Fall Protection Sales leader for MSA Safety, explains why a holistic approach to safety is needed, and highlights the potential risks of making ill-informed changes to a defined safety system specification.

Integrating fork lift trucks with RFID

RFID IS widely used by logistics and distribution companies to track goods, containers or pallets.

Night of celebration

The Safety & Health Excellence Awards are now a much-anticipated part of the calendar, despite only being in their second year. More than 500 guests attended a black-tie dinner at The Vox in Birmingham on 10 April 2019 to see the winners revealed.

Important safety tips in industrial workplace

A LOT of things can go wrong in an industrial workspace. Injuries and accidents would be a common occurrence if safety measures are not in place. The good news is that you can avoid these accidents by practicing some safety measures. Read on to know more.

Why workplace safety is important

EVERY COMPANY must provide proper workplace safety to its employees. With proper workplace safety, the desire of the employees to work increases significantly and overall efficiently is likely to improve. James Hughes looks at the top seven reasons why it is so important.