newsCompany fined after worker falls from height
A MILTON Keynes-based company has been fined after an employee was injured when he fell from a roof.
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newsWorker falls through fragile roof
A SCUNTHORPE-based roofing contractor was sentenced today for safety breaches after a worker suffered numerous fractures following a fall through a fragile roof.
productProtection from UV exposure could save lives
OUTDOOR WORKERS have a higher than average risk of developing skin cancer, with 1,700 people, getting skin cancer from sun exposure at work each year.
productSpeaking out about skincare
Deb, the hand hygiene and skin care specialists, is magnifying the dangers of UV rays, through a series of ‘Think UV’ videos which highlight the impact that unprotected sun exposure has on outdoor workers’ skin.
articleUV rays – a real threat to outdoor workers
Harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays are a serious issue and can cause major damage to workers’ skin including burns, premature skin ageing and cell mutations. In the worst cases, it can result in skin cancer. In the UK, five outdoor workers are diagnosed with skin cancer every day, yet 90% of skin cancer deaths could have been prevented if exposure to UV rays were controlled. Paul Jakeway, marketing director at Deb, explains how employers can take action to help protect workers
productSkin care programme
Deb, the hand hygiene and skin care specialists, has introduced the DebSafe skin care programme for industry, which focuses on improving standards of skin care to prevent and reduce the threat of OSDs and ultimately improve skin health in the workplace.
productBacking for hand hygiene campaign
DebMed, the Healthcare division of Deb, has joined forces with the Private Organisations for Patient Safety (POPS) to support the World Health Organisation’s annual hand hygiene campaign – SAVE LIVES: Clean Your Hands.
productWhite paper tackles dermatitis
Every day, more than 1 in 10 workers suffer from dermatitis – sore and inflamed skin on the hands which can make routine manual tasks a challenge.
productProtect workers’ skin this winter
During the winter months, dry and sore skin is an especially common problem for outdoor workers as they are exposed to cold environments for longer periods of time.
productDeb Group brought into SC Johnson Professional
On Thursday 17th January 2019, Deb Group was brought into an expanded SC Johnson Professional organisation.
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