Constructing a safe workplace on site
By George Elliott, technical service engineer at 3M.
A day in the life of Chris Beach
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 Chris Beach, chartered occupational hygienest.
Construction site fire is siren call for wireless emergency systems
A blaze that destroyed a partially completed laboratory at the University of Nottingham provides a stark reminder of the risks associated with fires on construction sites.
What is IIRSM bringing to the show?
Clare Fleming, head of marketing and communications, International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), provides a sneak preview of what visitors can expect to see at this year’s educational programme.
Getting to the heart of the matter
Liz Johnsen, Arco product and procurement manager for Workplace Safety, talks to HSM about the importance of early defibrillation when faced with a sudden cardiac arrest.
A helping hand
The average hand is home to over 10 million bacteria, which can live on the hands for several hours. Bola Lafe, managing director, Aquaint hand sanitising water, examines the commercial impact on a business if there were to be an outbreak of illness or food poisoning caused by poor hand hygiene or a poor cleaning regime.
Hands that do dishes…
Many people will remember the old washing-up advertisement from the 1980s, which extolled the kindness of the ‘mild green’ solution to the hands – just one example of the promotion of products in the home to respect, protect, and keep hands safe. But in the workplace, says Clair Weston, marketing manager, Uvex (UK), individuals often don’t take the same amount of care.
A day in the life of Mike Slater
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 Mike Slater, occupation hygiene consultant and director at Diamond Environmental and BOHS President 2014/15.
Enter now for BSIF Safety Awards 2015
Submissions are now open for this year’s BSIF Safety Awards which will take place at Safety & Health Expo at the London Excel on 16th June.
BSIF in action: Protective Glove and Clothing Product Group
As the name indicates, this BSIF Product Group encompasses a broad range of products which offer head to toe protection for a very varied set of hazards and applications.
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