articleUCATT calls for humane health and safety regulations for extreme weather
UCATT is calling on the construction industry to introduce long-overdue extreme weather health and safety guidelines for construction workers.
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newsThree fined after man loses life due to fall through fragile roof
A company, its director, and a self-employed contractor have been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), after Terry Lewis (a 65 year old retired mechanic) was fatally injured by falling through a roof light.
articleA day in the life of Julian Dowson
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 Julian Dowson, director of Peritus Health Management.
productThe all new SP-575X SnowEx Utility Spreader
When you find something that works really well you’ll tell other people about it. That’s very much how so many SnowEx utility spreaders have found their way into use with councils, contractors, farmers and private estates.
productContact Attachments prepares for wintry conditions
A leading UK forklift attachment company is preparing for another busy winter season by helping its clients tackle hazardous icy conditions.
articleSaving lives and money
Managing director of Derbyshire-based Thermal Fluid Solutions (TFS), Richard Franklin, explains why companies with hazardous work conditions need to adopt a continuous risk assessment and management programme, and how doing so can save money as well as lives.
articleManaging confined spaces
For many years the conundrum faced by many in the construction industry was ‘how do we deal with entering and working in confined spaces safely’. In order to help address these anomalies, legislation specifically focused on confined spaces was enacted in 1997. However, the day to day issues associated with these spaces still exist and are analysed further by Captain Michael Lloyd, marine consultant at MRS Training and Rescue.
productGet your card ready
Across the UK construction workers will need to be prepared to show a valid and up to date CSCS skills card.
blogHow to ensure you pick the right health and safety management system
In today’s world we are bombarded with computer solutions aimed at every aspect of our daily lives.
productIdentify pipes in any facility anywhere
Finding the best pipe marker material for your sites all over the world can be a time consuming task. Brady offers Indoor, Outdoor and Outdoor+ pipe markers in any colour standard that can identify pipes in any factory anywhere in the world.
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