BSIF Safety Excellence award winners: dorsaVi
Let’s find out more about the 2016 Safety Excellence award winners, dorsaVi, winning in recognition of its workplace injury assessment solution, ViSafe and its work with Heathrow Airport.
From the CEO’s desk
HSM readers are regularly updated on our efforts to forge strong relationships with Government organisations including Trading Standards, the national body conducting market surveillance, ensuring product compliance.
BSIF In Action: Westminster updates
As part of Theresa May’s reorganisation of her ministerial team, Penny Mordaunt was confirmed as the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work with responsibility for oversight of HSE at the Department for Work and Pensions.
Change attitudes, be heard, save lives
The Health and Safety North event returns to Bolton Arena on 12-13 October, arming health and safety professionals in the North of England with the latest industry news and legislative developments. HSM discovers what visitors can expect to see at this year’s event.
Safety by design
Integrating cleaning methods in the design process of tall or signature buildings could further improve safety when window cleaning at height. Darran Yates of Incredible Window Cleaning discusses how the rules can be re-written.
Static analysis
The EU standard to which explosion protected forklifts are designed is changing. Steve Noakes from Pyroban says that EN1755:2015 will have a significant impact on equipment intended for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas where static is now considered a ‘normal’ occurrence.
Risks increased by unaccredited ‘in-house’ forklift training?
Many employers are choosing to purchase or deliver in-house forklift training unaware that, unlike accredited training, this may not comply with the required legal or best practice standards. Opting for in-house training could unnecessarily increase the risk of a workplace incident, explains RTITB.
A Day in the Life of Neil Grace
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 senior occupational hygienist at Centrica Exploration & Production, Neil Grace.
Risk and reward: A lesson in boiler house safety
In any workplace, managers have a duty to evaluate the risks associated with that setting and, if there is a boiler installation on site, they are legally bound to keep it working correctly and safely at all times. Chris Coleman, marketing product manager – Condensate Handling & Customer Training at Spirax Sarco, looks at some of the key requirements of a boiler house risk assessment and explains how training plays a vital role.
Steering clear of danger
Dr Karen McDonnell, RoSPA’s occupational safety and health policy adviser, discusses the dangers of vehicles in the workplace and how to avoid any potential incidents.
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