While increased legislation and product innovation have helped to increase safety on site, there is still work to be done. One often overlooked but integral part of any site safety protocol, for example, is the procurement of the correct eye safety and vision protection. Here, Peter Swain, commercial and marketing manager at Parker Merchanting, discusses.
Rob Burgon, workplace safety manager at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), writes about the potentially hidden problems of psychosocial risk.
Aycliffe is home to one of nine UK manufacturing sites belonging to 3M and is at the forefront of health and safety, with around 90% of its production processes producing respiratory protective equipment for the 3M Personal Safety Division. Martyn Harvey, environmental, health and safety co-ordinator at the site provides an insight into how they have successfully implemented a behavioural safety programme, engaging employees at every level.
It has been just over 12 months since the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) brought in legislation surrounding first aid training for the workplace, which essentially means that the HSE is no longer required to approve first aid training and qualifications. So how has this law change impacted on employers’ attitudes towards first aid training one year on?
More drivers should be trained to deal with the aftermath of crashes according to new survey from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and Driver First Assist (DFA).
Clair Weston, marketing manager at uvex Safety (UK) examines the selection and use of the right protective footwear in the workplace and how it can literally be a life-saver.
Each issue, HSM speaks to a member of the BOHS about the challenges and rewards of working as an Occupational Hygienist. This issue we talk to Alex Wilson, industrial hygienist at Huntsman.
Martin Brolin, commercial engineer, Safety, Sensing and Connectivity, Rockwell Automation examines machine safety standards.
Steve Shale, marketing manager of hand protection specialist, Globus, discusses the Utopian vision of a glove for all seasons and what attributes would enable a glove to achieve such lofty heights.
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