Being seen to be safe
Matthew Judson makes the case for incorporating retro reflective material into protective helmets….
Challenging the regulators
One of the recommendations in the recently published Löfstedt report was the formation of an independent regulatory ‘challenge panel’. The initiative was launched on 5 January and here we explain how it works.
How can you manage the safety of employees who drive for work?
RoSPA is contacted frequently by employers who have questions about driving for work. Duncan Vernon, road safety manager for England at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, (RoSPA) outlines some of the most common concerns and suggests what can be done to tackle them
Under the COSHH
Bob Towse outlines the risks of failing to comply with COSHH Regulations and suggests why a COSHH management system might be the answer
Why we must remain focused on accident prevention
Latest HSE accident statistics which suggest there has been a slight fall in workplace accidents should in no way result in a loss of focus on accident prevention, says Roger Bibbings of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA)
A helping hand in hygiene
Illness in the workplace not only affects service delivery and the bottom line, it can also damage customer relationships and employee morale. Suzanne De Maine explains why making hand hygiene a priority throughout a business can reduce the substantial risks posed by the spread of infections
Can you defend an HSE prosecution?
To defend an HSE prosecution is possible but very difficult. Stephen Barnfield explains what companies in this situation can expect to face in the courtroom
Room to breathe
Louise Early explains the gas risks of working in confined spaces and what steps can be taken to keep employees safe
Managing the risk of vibration
David Lummis looks at the dangers to health of contracting Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Whole Body Vibration Syndrome (WBVS), and what can be done to monitor and minimise the risks of damage
Is exemption the answer?
Significant changes on how the self-employed are covered in health and safety law are afoot, but Roger Bibbings of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has some concerns
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