newsReversing forklift strikes lorry driver
A CARDBOARD manufacturer has been fined £117k after a visiting lorry driver suffered life changing injuries when he was struck by a forklift truck (FLT).
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productMonitor and measure noise exposure
WG SAFETY & Environmental is using the Casella dBadge2 dosimeter to drive business compliance in occupational health and safety.
newsHSE publishes work-related health and injury statistics
THE HEALTH and Safety Executive (HSE) has published statistics that cover work-related ill health, non-fatal workplace injuries and enforcement action taken by HSE, in the 2020/21 period.
news£500k fine following liquid petroleum gas leak
THE OPERATOR of the UK’s largest oil refinery has been fined for health and safety breaches after a leak of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) was discovered by a worker cycling home at the end of their shift.
articleNo room for error
Brian Grunes offers guidance on the challenges of confined space working and the recent changes to the City & Guilds training accreditation.
articleHidden hazards
We all understand contamination and its negative connotations in an abstract sense, however the practical effects of contamination, as individuals and organisations, affect virtually all aspects of our lives. Kurt Greenall examines some of the more prevalent contaminants.
articleSpatial awareness
Andrzej Janowski offers best practice guidance for carrying out confined space works.
articleCut knife accidents
Identifying the hazards up front involving knife use is of paramount importance, says BSIF.
productTake your noise monitoring programme to the next level
HAVING THE right solutions in place to measure and monitor the noise levels in your workplace is essential to protect your employees’ hearing from any lasting damage and protect your business’ reputation.
productBusinesses unprepared for global emergency
A global study by Chemtrec shows that almost a third of businesses (28%) under-prioritise their chemical emergency response and crisis management.
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