newsBuilder fined after father and son seriously injured in fall from height
A builder was sentenced today after three workers, including a father and son, fell almost five metres when a work platform became disconnected from a telehandler.
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productGuardrailing for water treatment plant
Kee Systems has supplied its range of safety solutions to the Veolia Water treatment plant in Wiltshire through its distributor, Ash Safety to provide effective protection for maintenance teams, ensuring full compliance with current health and safety requirements.
productEight new styles of safety shoes
U-Power has introduced eight totally metal-free styles in its best-selling RedLion range of safety footwear.
newsBuilder fined after worker fell from height
A builder has been fined after a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from height from a scaffold.
productThe impact of stricter guidelines
One year on from the biggest overhaul of UK Health & Safety regulations and much has changed with the introduction of ‘unlimited’ fines for offences.
productQuick fixes for non-slip flooring
It is crucial to ensure that your property upholds health and safety regulations, not only to protect employees and the public from injury, but also to prevent you from facing expensive charges and fees.
productStay on top of new ladder standards
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), there are approximately 622,000 cases of reportable work-related accidences occur in the UK each year. Such accidents often involve ladders.
productNext generation fibreglass steps
TB Davies Next generation fibreglass steps, developed to comply with the latest EN131-2:2010+A2:2017 standards, offer five sizes with Swingback and Platform variants.
productGiving control to rescuers from long distances
Speed is of paramount importance for suspended victims, before lack of circulation becomes critical.
productCSCS fall protection qualification
As of 1st October 2017, CITB requires that CSCS card applicants need to prove they have the training qualifications required for their job. Working with CITB, HCL Safety (MSA Britain) has developed and introduced a course dedicated to work at height safety installation for its employees – ‘HCL Fall Arrest Systems Training’.
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