Legal spotlight – September 2025
Effect of apology in civil proceedings to be reformed. Kevin Bridges provides an insight.
Your questions answered – September 25
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Switched on to safety
Safety around the electrical infrastructure within a building, and the equipment contained within it, is paramount – and not only for engineers, installers and contractors working or repairing the systems, but all others on the premises, explains Steve Dunning.
Helping hands
Hanneke Simons explores the new challenges in the selection of cut resistant hand protection.
Sound advice
With recent changes in the world of hearing protection, Paul Spooner explains how the revised EN 352 impacts hearing protection purchases.
Back to basics
What do health and safety professionals really need to know when it comes to RPE? Ian Kelsall takes things back to basics with the aim of improving understanding and confidence.
Breaking the fall
Working at height is one of the most hazardous activities and fall protection systems and safety concepts have been developed and standardised to safeguard workers. Jon Holt provides an overview of fall protection and its safety concepts, emphasising the importance of prevention, proper equipment, and safety culture.
Sensing risk
Jacqui McLaughlin looks at how the risk from exposure to hand-arm vibration is assessed and why not enough is being done to keep people from developing the syndrome.
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