Falls from height are still the main cause of deaths in industry. Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) are specifically designed to safely conduct temporary work at height and have been recognised as such by safety bodies across Europe, says Andrew Delahunt.
HSM managing editor Mark Sennett puts some questions to Dame Judith Hackitt to find out how her independent review of the Building Regulations and fire safety has been received and what’s next for her.
This month we put BSIF member Neil O’Regan in the spotlight to share the importance of monitoring and measuring workplace hazards.
Despite nearly two decades of regulations, harmful dusts and vapours and gases in the air are still killing workers. Tim Turney looks at how to provide a safer working environment.
Improving safety culture can reduce workplace fatalities and Matthew Elson gives an overview of how health and safety professionals can achieve this.
Injuries occur in logistics, manufacturing and warehousing operations every year when operators are mounting and dismounting lift trucks and other warehouse equipment. HSM asks Laura Nelson what steps employers and forklift operators can take to help reduce the risk of injury.
HSM Managing Editor Mark Sennett sat down with JSP chief executive Mark Johnstone to reflect on spending nearly two decades in the health and safety sector.
Latest annual workplace fatality figures from the HSE show that falls from height were the biggest killer in 2017-18 but why are they remaining stubbornly high and what’s being done about it? Georgina Bisby investigates.
Mackenzie Peters explores the importance of identifying and understanding the hazards on your worksite and choosing the right hard hat for the job.
Mike Stevens looks at a three-step taxonomy for health and safety training – adequacy, competency and capability.
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