A bespoke edge protection solution from Combisafe has protected workers during the fabrication of a 35 metre long pedestrian walkway at the new Crossrail Custom House station. International construction firm Laing O’Rourke, which won the contract to build the station next to the London Excel Conference Centre, turned to the company for its edge protection knowledge, which was required to guarantee worker safety throughout the project.
Working at height is obviously a dangerous business, but it’s not just the obvious risks that lead to accidents. Jeremy Dugan, EMEAI training leader at Honeywell Safety Products, explores some of the more unusual risks that working at height can present, and how safety managers can prepare for and protect their workers accordingly.
Even in 2016, falls from height remain one of the most common causes of injury and fatality at work, accounting for nearly 30% of injuries to workers. According to Latchways’ head of sales (UK and Ireland), Jonathan Seymour, a three pronged approach to fall protection is required: engineering innovation, compliance & regulations and representative test methods.
The NASC has launched an updated version of its user-friendly, free Scaffold Specification Template (Guide to Managing and Appointing Scaffolding Contractors).
The Internet of Things is all over the news. But inanimate connectivity is not new, it’s been happening for quite some time. ANT Telecom’s managing director, Paul Smith explains how businesses don’t need to wait for IoT to reap the benefits of connectivity.
Safety consulting is moving into psychology and enterprise risk. Mieke Jacobs, global practice leader operational risk management & employee safety at DuPont Sustainable Solutions, explores these new operational risk strategies.
Each issue HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an occupational hygienist. This issue we talk to head of Occupational Hygiene at Riverside Environmental Services, Huw Kellett.
10 reasons why wearable RFID proximity alarms are game changers in site safety. Gary Escott of OnGrade explains why the devices should be used on every working site where vehicles and pedestrians work side by side.
Amy Lyons of Seaward looks at the measures needed to maintain electrical safety in the workplace.
The Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016, also known as the EMF Regulations, have been published and came into force on 1 July 2016. Employers now need to be aware of a new requirement to carry out an EMF Risk Assessment, warns North East legislation analysts Cedrec.
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