Training is the answer
David Towlson highlights various case studies that help demonstrate the significant and widespread benefits of investing in health and safety training and competency.
Stay connected
There are new strategies for the confined space threat. Jacob Spector says you need think beyond a traditional approach by employing ‘Connected’ devices to enhance safety.
Fire Safety North 2019
Fire Safety North returns to EventCity in Manchester on 8-9 October for the third consecutive year, boasting a wealth of free educational content and live demonstrations.
Look for noise
Wearing ear defenders is not always popular with staff exposed to industrial noise. So Laura Jenkins asks if interactive noise warning technology offers alternatives?
Something in the air
Providing protection against potential respiratory hazards is essential, and employers need to make sure they get it right. George Elliott offers a four-step approach to choosing the right respiratory protective equipment (RPE).
Health check webinar
Planning is the key to ensuring your health and safety arrangements really work and in the latest webinar from Southalls Ian Hatherly, Richard Denton, Sarah Leake and Caroline Lee looked at COSHH, asbestos and legionella, outlining challenges that their clients face today in terms of the increased focus on health and safety this year.
Reduce the risk
Craig Swallow explores how emerging lone worker technology allows us to revisit long-standing areas of risk with less trepidation.
Get to grips
Companies need to take a proactive approach to managing exposure to HAV, and Andrew Mee gives an insight into how you can get to grips with the law.
Vision of safety
Providing the correct safety eyewear for employees is essential and eye examinations can have a positive impact for employers and employees alike, says Jim Lythgow.
In the spotlight with Alan Farnod
This month we put Alan Farnod in the spotlight to find out how he developed an interest in health and safety and started Paragon Training to provide the market with training material.
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