Test for danger
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.
Who wants safer schools?
Nick Pullan reminds us that asbestos in schools and hospitals remains a threat that we mustn’t lose sight of in the shadow of COVID-19.
Invisible danger
Some substances are not only odourless, but invisible to the naked eye making gas monitoring critical to the safety of of workplaces. Simon Hopwood looks at the different options
Safety in store
Warehouses contain many opportunities for accidents. Here, Tania Turners highlights some of the risks and how to prevent them.
In the spotlight with Mark Dowling
This month we put Mark Dowling in the spotlight to find out about his route into the health and safety sector, career highlights and what’s next for Tower Supplies.
Shouldering the load
Construction workers and scaffolders often carry heavy materials on their shoulder, leading to time off sick, pain and long term injury. Brian Turner explains the extent of the problem and an insight into protection.
Care for the real workers
Research shows changing attitudes to skin care and workers are no longer accepting that the poor skin condition of their hands is part of the job. SC Johnson outlines its latest research and solutions.
Unmissable learning event
The HSM Live digital conference took place on the 13 October 2021 and attendees enjoyed a wealth of information from a vast selection of speakers covering the spectrum of health and safety. The day culminated with the Safety & Health Excellence Awards 2021.
No room for error
Brian Grunes offers guidance on the challenges of confined space working and the recent changes to the City & Guilds training accreditation.
Hidden hazards
We all understand contamination and its negative connotations in an abstract sense, however the practical effects of contamination, as individuals and organisations, affect virtually all aspects of our lives. Kurt Greenall examines some of the more prevalent contaminants.
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