The construction sector is among the most dangerous industries in Britain and working at height is the leading contributor to on-site fatalities. Peter Upcott says that by following best practices around work safety and managing dropped objects, the risks can be mitigated.
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This month we put Nik Rilatt from RS Safety Solutions in the spotlight to find out how he found himself working in the world of health and safety.
When it comes to electrical safety, both employees and employers need to take charge to ensure they have the right level of protection. Peter Dumigan takes a look at the importance of protective wear.
The need to ensure that manufactured electrical and electronic goods comply with required conformance standards is inextricably linked to effective product and component testing, says Nathan Barwell.
I would like to welcome you all to the 2023 Guide to British Safety Industry. The purpose of this Guide is to provide you with an overview of the safety and health industry in the UK and equip you with a useful reference tool on the range of products available. The Guide is also a source of sensible and proportionate advice on implementing safety, health and environmental policies, ensuring that the UK is kept safe & healthy while at work.
Confined space working carries many challenges. Gillian White highlights the importance of maintaining training programmes for such high-risk environments.
MSA provides in insight into the important things to consider when investing in the right safety helmet to ensure it provides you with the right level of safety.
Choosing the right protection for the task at hand is no easy task. Sarah Sebastian’s guide to hand protection will help you make an informed decision.
Appropriate workwear suited to the environment and weather conditions is key to ensuring protection and productivity at work. Workwear that is perfect for a wet November morning on a solar farm in Wales is not suitable for a sweltering day on a London building site, says Laura Colleary.
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