Software has had a dramatic impact on safety management at one of Europe’s largest scheduled coach service provider and leading bus operator in the West Midlands, explains SHE Software’s managing director David McMahon
There are many reasons to wear a helmet, and an ever diminishing number of reasons not to. At the 2013 A+A, the world-wide leading trade fair for personal protective wear and health at work (5 – 8 November), many exhibitors will be demonstrating how helmets can be a comfortable and effective means of protection.
Manufacturers exhibiting at At A+A 2013 m will be presenting the entire spectrum of safety and occupational footwear and will be well placed to answer this question.
Recent statistics released from the Fit2Fit accreditation scheme for face fit testers have highlighted serious concerns about the competency of RPE face fit testers, explains the BSIF
Tiredness, particularly as a result of sleep deprivation is becoming so common that the (US) Centres for Disease Control said last year that it is becoming “a public health epidemic.” Marcus de Guingand looks at the impact of fatigue in the workplace and offers some pointers on how to manage the issue
Workplace absenteeism through illness is a double-edged sword – damaging for employers and unpleasant for employees. Suzanne De Maine offers some advice on optimising hygiene in the workplace ahead of the coming flu season.
Many accidents are attributed to human errors at work. It`s often said that humans are the weakest link in any work process; they are prone to accidents. In fact, when we do make mistakes – especially when there`s no obvious defence – we can often be heard to say “I`m human, not a machine!”. David Towlson of RRC Training discusses whether there’s any factual basis to this type of statement and whether we can improve human performance to reduce the likelihood of making errors
The Health & Safety series of regional events, organised by Western Business Exhibitions, is returning to Bolton, but this year will take place at a new venue the Bolton Arena, on the 9th and 10th of October. The change of venue comes as a result of the events’ growing success, allowing its expanded exhibition to be housed all on one floor.
Long-term and repeated exposure to harmful levels of noise can result in chronic health effects, known as Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL). Providing employees with protection from noise hazards in the workplace is a legal requirement. Sarah Broadbent, from 3M, looks at a four-stage programme to help employers understand and implement an effective hearing conservation strategy, covering the identification of potential noise hazards and selection of appropriate hearing protection.
Given an impending change to first aid at work regulations, Joe Mulligan, the British Red Cross head of first aid education, argues that life-saving skills in the workplace are more important than ever.
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