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05 March 2019
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Wireless fire alarm systems play a major role during the development of construction sites and Bradley Markham believes fires on site can be minimised by investing in wireless fire alarm systems.
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30 November 2018
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There are many methods for rescuing workers trapped in confined spaces and Andy Williams gives an insight into the different methods of extraction from a difficult space.
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12 October 2018
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Chris Stanley stresses the importance of underfoot safety in premises, which is not just about slip and trip prevention, but is also about employee comfort and wellbeing.
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11 October 2018
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HSM managing editor Mark Sennett puts some questions to Dame Judith Hackitt to find out how her independent review of the Building Regulations and fire safety has been received and what's next for her.
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19 February 2018
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After many years of successful application BAFE’s fire-extinguisher maintenance and service scheme (SP101) has recently been revised. General manager Stephen Adams explains the changes
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09 November 2017
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Arc Flash Protection specialist, ProGARM, in conjunction with the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF), has commissioned a new study into electrical safety across UK industry in a bid to shine a spotlight on the potentially life changing and threatening risks of Arc Flash. Alarmingly, it reveals not only a lack of awareness at every level to current safety standards governing Arc Flash, but an apparent failure from employers to properly educate staff about this high-risk threat.
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30 October 2017
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As winter creeps up on us, norovirus outbreaks and flu epidemics occur more frequently, ensuring best hygiene practice is vital. Dr Peter Barratt, technical manager at Initial Washroom Hygiene explains how good hand hygiene can lead to increased employee wellbeing, and most importantly, is a simple way to reduce the spread of bacteria and viruses.
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27 October 2017
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Matthew Elson, CEO of SHE Software examines how new advances in technology could have the potential to transform the approach to workplace safety,
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30 October 2017
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Upcoming changes to the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR1999) will no doubt put radon on the radar for many businesses, as the UK looks to reduce the maximum levels of radon permissible in the workplace. With the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) also planning to overhaul how organisations notify the watchdog of unsafe levels of exposure, Ian Mitchell, principal consultant – radon at Bureau Veritas, examines the potential impact of the reforms and why companies must act now to comply with
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18 September 2017
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The HSM Campaigns Hub provides you with information on the latest health & safety initiatives and how you can get involved. This month we examine the LOcHER Project.
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20 September 2017
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Maureen Kelso, head of standards & verification at the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc), takes a look at the causes of slips, trips and falls and how to reduce the risks.
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24 July 2017
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Laws do not stipulate you must have evacuation chairs, however, there are requirements for responsible persons, as determined by legislation, to ensure suitable and sufficient procedures are in place to ensure the safe evacuation of all users of their premises in the event of an emergency - without the dependence on the emergency services.
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18 July 2017
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With any emergency, it’s about getting everyone out of a building safely during evacuation as managing director at Evac+Chair International, Gerard Wallace, explains.
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16 August 2017
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The Emergency Services Show returns to the NEC, Birmingham on 20-21 September 2017. HSM takes a look at what visitors can expect.
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01 June 2017
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Safety & Health Expo returns to London ExCeL on the 20-22 June 2017, providing visitors with the chance to see health and safety associations, manufacturers, distributors, consultants and renowned experts. HSM discovers what's on offer.
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30 May 2017
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The threat and consequences of fire in any building are serious, but historic structures pose a particularly complex challenge for the people and systems charged with protecting them. Aston Bowles, marketing manager at Advanced explores the options.
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30 May 2017
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Paul Lane, associate director at Turner & Townsend, warns that many often perceive Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) to be the only piece of the fire compliance 'jigsaw', without fully appreciating other crucial factors intrinsic to the overall life cycle of a building.
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18 April 2017
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March heralds the official start of spring, but for many residents and businesses it also marks the start of what can amount to six months of disruption due to problem gulls.
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13 April 2017
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Brian Butler is a health and safety Manager at Prater, a specialist contractor responsible for some of the UK’s most challenging construction projects. Here, he looks at how innovative methods are facilitating safer working at height, and why adopting behavioural culture in delivery, is helping to drive the industry forward.
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17 April 2017
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myViSafe re-engages and re-invigorates manual handling training. The revolutionary training solution is designed to help achieve consistent compliance with best practice, leading to reductions in manual handling injuries and incidents. This is achieved through a combination of cutting-edge wearable sensors and state-of-the-art app-based software, allowing employees to assess their workers' movements on-the-job and in real-time.
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