The risk to the safety of people entering and working in confined spaces include flammable and explosive risk, low levels of oxygen and a range of toxic risks from gaseous toxins to solvent build ups. Here, Georgia Pratt looks at the risks and gas detection choices.
From 5 – 7 April 2022, The Health and Safety Event returns to the NEC, Birmingham. Mark Sennett finds out what’s on offer from event director David Bishop.
Sector professionals visiting Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre in early April to attend the Nineteen Group’s Safety and Security Series will be treated to a group of events dedicated to protecting people, property and assets. Brian Sims previews what’s on offer for practitioners at The Fire Safety Event 2022
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This month we put Helen Jones in the spotlight to find out how she got into the world of health and safety.
Asbestos may be banned in dozens of countries, but it is still all around us and presents a significant hazard to anyone who may be exposed to it, says Ruth Wilkinson.
Alex Minett examines how psychological safety can help us to improve health and safety at work.
Steve Dunning explains how remembering a simple acronym can help safeguard workers, reduce potential liability and ultimately save lives.
Maintaining the safety of electrical equipment in the workplace requires duty holders to take a robust approach to portable appliance testing (PAT), says Nathan Barwell.
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