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Reducing risks on construction sites

CONSTRUCTION IS an industry that, almost by definition, requires the use of hazardous materials. Some materials might pose a hazard solely by virtue of how heavy or cumbersome they are. Others might be corrosive, irritant, or otherwise inherently harmful.

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Skip hire boss in the dock

THE DIRECTOR of a Sheffield-based skip hire company has avoided an immediate spell behind bars after being found guilty of multiple breaches of health and safety law.

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Hidden dangers of high-tech

SEMICONDUCTORS ARE the backbone of modern electronics. Due to the highly sterile working environment, the production of semiconductors involves significant chemical hazards that require stringent safety measures.

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More than a magazine

Health and Safety Matters is celebrating its 25th anniversary, so Kelly Rose takes a look at the history of the magazine and how the brand has developed over the last quarter of a century. We are now so much more than a magazine.

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Not fit for work

WE ALL know that ‘PPE Saves Lives’ and a Health and Safety Matters’ webinar with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), took the audience through a range of examples of products that clearly do not provide the protection expected. Kelly Rose provides a summary.

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Why is safety shower maintenance so important?

SAFETY SHOWERS are the first line of defence against the effects of skin contact with chemicals or dangerous materials. When they haven’t been properly maintained or regularly serviced, they don’t offer workers the protection needed in emergencies. The impact can be severe – life-changing injuries, permanent disabilities, and in the worst scenarios, even death.

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Frost protected safety shower options

WHEN THE temperatures drop with the winter months most site managers won’t consider the effect on their emergency showers. Yet, in frigid environments where safety is paramount, the condition of your safety equipment shouldn’t be an afterthought—it’s a lifesaver.

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