This month we put David Harris in the spotlight and we discover that although he found himself in the health and safety industry purely by chance, he has since had many memorable successes including a trip to Windsor to watch his colleague receive an MBE from the Queen.
Decontamination showers are necessary to ensure a worker can fully remove harmful substances before moving on to the next task and in the event of a spillage, the first 10 seconds following exposure are vital in minimising serious injuries. Here, Wendy Baker provides an insight to the health and safety guidelines.
The health effects of dust should not be over-looked and it is one of the most prevalent forms of contamination encountered in the workplace. Kurt Greenall explores the dangers of this hazard and the decontamination options.
HAVi Technologies’ Gregg Cole explores the risks of Hand Arm Vibration and how your business can comply.
The PwC’s membership network report, Skies without Limits, recently revealed that drone technology is expected to uplift the UK’s construction industry by £8.6 bn by 2030. This growth was largely attributed to innovation and improved productivity. As drone technology becomes more sophisticated, Ian Barnes shares his thoughts on the benefits of drones and the positive impact they can have.
Each issue HSM puts the spotlight on a health and safety worker by speaking to a member of the British Safety Council about the challenges and rewards of working in this field. This time we speak to Ruth Mullan.
There is still more to be done when it comes to controlling noise at work. Here, Laura Jenkins explores five steps you can take to ensure you are fulfilling your obligations.
It’s safer to be approximately right than exactly wrong when it comes to monitoring a person’s exposure to Hand Arm Vibration (HAV), says Jacqui McLaughlin.
Hand protection is one of the most challenging pieces of PPE to correctly specify. It must simultaneously offer the wearer sufficient protection, while enabling them to productively carry out their day-to-day tasks. Khurram Akhtar takes a look at the latest safety glove technology and how to ensure hand protection is suitable for specific applications.
Hearing loss is recognised as a serious health hazard to the health and wellbeing of employees, and with plenty of legal firms waiting to pursue compensation claims due to noise hazards at work, Peter Dumigan says it is time to ensure you have the right protection to protect your workers.
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