blogAfter failure
WHEN LIFTING equipment fails inspection, Myles Cook explains the immediate steps managers must take to stay compliant, reduce risk, and get operations safely back on track.
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newsMillions gain access to sick pay and parental leave
LANDMARK EMPLOYMENT rights reforms came into force on 6th April, upgrading the world of work for the 21st century.
newsHSE seeks views on injury reporting
GREAT BRITAIN’S national regulator for workplace health and safety is inviting businesses, employers, health practitioners and industry stakeholders to help shape the future of workplace incident reporting in Great Britain.
productChemical hazards in food production
CHEMICAL-RELATED incidents account for a significant share of workplace accidents in food and beverage manufacturing. From caustic detergents and aggressive sanitising agents to ammonia refrigerants and concentrated reagents used in testing labs, food facilities rely on chemicals that can cause serious harm if something goes wrong.
productHalf of lone workers avoid tasks over safety
HALF OF lone workers have avoided tasks or locations due to safety concerns while working alone, and more than half have faced abuse, according to new research from lone worker safety provider SoloProtect.
articleWhen loud becomes liability
THE TRANSITION from a productive environment to a hazardous one is often a matter of decibels that go unmeasured. Tim Turney explains the critical importance of robust monitoring and the risks of non-compliance.
productRaising the standard in chemical burn first aid
WITHIN TEN seconds, chemicals can begin penetrating tissue. The next 50 seconds may determine whether the injury remains reversible. Beyond that, the risk of deeper tissue damage, extended recovery and hospital admission increases significantly.
newsCare home fined after choking death
A SELKIRK care company has been fined after a resident choked to death on food that had not been prepared in accordance with his dietary requirements.
productConnected instruments improve workplace safety monitoring
TSI AND Casella, a division of TSI, provide advanced monitoring solutions for industrial safety, occupational hygiene, and environmental applications.
newsFine after workers develop vibration-related illnesses
A METAL fabrication company based at Immingham Docks in North East Lincolnshire has been sentenced after pleading guilty to exposing multiple employees to vibration risks at work.
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