The HSE have released a bulletin confirming their plan to inspect premises that use metalworking fluid from May to September 2021. Our one-page summary explains what employers and duty-holders need...
MoreDownload a copy of our advice to employers on how they can prepare for potential COVID-19 claims here.
MoreThe HSE have released a bulletin confirming their plan to inspect premises that undertake welding from May to September 2021. Our one-page summary explains what employers and duty-holders need to...
MoreMany people are working from home at the moment and may continue to do so. We have produced a one-page summary of the HSE’s guidance and outlined what action employers...
MoreOur experts have put together a self-assessment checklist to provide you with the necessary insight into your current Health and Safety arrangements. Our checklist follows the HSE’s Plan, Do, Check,...
MorePlease download our example of a DSE Workstation Assessment. Before completing this form, staff should be provided with: Training regarding the risks associated with DSE and how to implement good...
MoreIf you are considering booking a fit test for your respiratory protective equipment (RPE), or have a fit test upcoming, please download and read our fit testing information document. If...
MoreOperating businesses effectively whilst ensuring COVID-19 risks are minimised continues to be a significant challenge. Employers and building occupiers face the challenge of deciding: Have we done enough? (or perhaps...
MoreThe HSE statistics for the UK in 2018/19 estimate that 13,000 deaths each year are linked with past exposure at work, primarily to chemicals or dust. Exposure to hazardous substances are known to cause acute effects, such as burns or loss of consciousness, as well as longer term diseases and progressive illness, such as COPD and cancer.
MoreEvery employer is morally, legally and financially obliged to ensure that their workplace is as safe as reasonably practicable. However, despite robust management systems, accidents do sometimes occur. What should you do if there is an accident? How should you investigate the incident and what should be reported and to whom?
MoreThe law says that every business must have a policy for managing health and safety. A health and safety policy sets out your general approach to health and safety. It explains how you, as an employer, will manage health and safety in your business. It should clearly say who does what, when and how.
MoreIt is a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations for you as an employer to have access to competent health and safety advice. But what actually defines competence?
MoreIn line with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH), the maximum intervals for the thorough examination and test (TExT) of local exhaust ventilation (LEV) plant used in certain processes is outlined below.
MoreRespiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) is used to protect the wearer from exposure to respiratory hazards. This can include; asbestos, biological contaminants (including viruses), dusts, vapours etc. COSHH Regulations state that employers have a legal responsibility to control substances hazardous to health and to prevent or adequately control employee exposure to those substances.
MoreIOSH have produced a guide to help organisations respond to ‘hazardous events’, such as accidents, cases of ill health, work-related violence and ‘dangerous occurrences’.
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