The NASC has launched an updated version of its user-friendly, free Scaffold Specification Template (Guide to Managing and Appointing Scaffolding Contractors). HSM explores what’s new in the guide.
Edge protection is often used as a general term for the provision of guardrails and barriers in order to protect against falls, but according to Peter Bond, chairman, of the Edge Protection Federation, it is a widely varying work at height industry encompassing falls from a myriad of surfaces.
The latest news from trade body FASET, which sets the agenda for the development and delivery of best practice in the international fall arrest and safety net rigging industry. A collective protection system, safety nets are used to save lives and reduce injuries on site by absorbing energy from a falling body.
Glove selection can be a confusing issue, and not only because finding a glove that offers protection, comfort and the necessary dexterity to meet the various challenges and hazards involved in a modern industrial work place is a huge responsibility for H&S departments the world over. Chris Busby, UK & Ireland, South Africa & Malaysia, country manager at ATG believes the primary cause of confusion comes from the solution providers themselves… branded glove suppliers.
In a major move for access industry safety, Nationwide Platforms has utilised Quick Response (QR) code technology to make crucial guidance more accessible to businesses and end-users than ever before.
At this year’s Health & Safety Event, visitors got the opportunity to ‘join the debate’ by taking part in the hugely popular Safety Dialogue series. Sponsored by science-based technology company 3M, the sessions provided the perfect platform for people to speak to experts and share their own experiences of work place health and safety. Alan McArthur, technical supervisor at 3M and panellist at the event, reflects on the most topical questions surrounding respiratory protection.
With falls from height accounting for nearly three out of 10 fatal injuries to all workers, and more specifically 50% of all fatal accidents in the construction industry, the safety of working at height can never be overlooked. Paul Bruton, product development director at Werner, discusses the importance of using the right access solution for the right job.
Rebecca Fennell, marketing manager at Tensator Group, a leading safety and retractable barrier specialist, discusses the dangers of working in darker conditions and identifies what precautions can be taken to alert workers to potential hazards and reduce the risk of injury. This should be a key concern for site supervisors where safety is of paramount importance.
With slips, trips and falls combined accounting for more than a third (36%) of all major injuries reported each year, Alastair Hall, head of health & safety at Citation, says it’s imperative that both employers and employees are aware of preventative measures.
Emma Currie, CEO of Acting Up strives to inspire change in health and safety using drama, story telling and film. Emma believes that – more than just a statistic – slips, trips and falls speak volumes about who you are.
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