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Forklift inspections advised as heatwaves bring new risks

THE UK’S record-breaking summer has dramatically increased the risk of fires, breakdowns, and accidents caused by faulty materials handling equipment.

Safety for charging infrastructure

PUBLIC CHARGING infrastructure requires reliable protection against transient overvoltages. According to IEC 60364-7-722 / DIN VDE 0100-722, charging points must be protected directly within the final circuit.

PTSD awareness and the impact of workplace trauma

AS EXPERIENCED personal injury solicitors, Bridge McFarland LLP examines the impact of workplace trauma on employees, including the potential development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This article explores the key symptoms of workplace trauma and the practical steps employers can take to support affected employees and promote a safer working environment.

Wiper rental and hazardous waste: Who’s liable?

UNDER UK law, the business that produces contaminated waste holds the legal responsibility for classifying and managing it correctly. An oily wiper disposed of incorrectly can put a site in breach of that Duty of Care. While that responsibility always stays with the producer, a rental agreement can reduce the workload as the rental service handles collection, laundering, and carrier logistics.

Kask winter protection

WORKING OUTDOORS during the winter season exposes workers to a combination of low temperatures,
wind, rain, and sudden weather changes that can significantly affect comfort, concentration, and overall performance.

Hi-vis requirements and failures

OUTDOOR WORKERS get harder to see from late September onwards. Low sun, fog, heavy rain and early darkness all cut the distance at which someone is visible, and the change is gradual enough that nobody marks the day it starts to matter. But the risk is not abstract.