INSURANCE - 23.04.2024
Is annual review of your system necessary?
Annual review. Your insurer has stated in its terms and conditions that you “must” complete an annual review of your health and safety documentation. Is this a legal requirement and what would happen if you didn’t comply with their terms? Breaking terms and conditions. Whilst it is a legal requirement to hold valid employers’ liability insurance cover, there’s no legal requirement to complete an annual review. However, be wary about ignoring the request as doing so could invalidate your insurance cover. Tip. Contact your insurance provider if you’re unsure who or what is covered as well as what actions you’ll need to take to comply with the terms and conditions. ...
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MAINTENANCE - 23.04.2024
Poor maintenance increases safety risks
An independent safety body has highlighted two incidents where a casual approach to maintenance work nearly caused a fire. Both cases were discovered by a fire and rescue service and were caught just in time. What happened?
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FIRE SAFETY - 23.04.2024
Workers don’t know how to react to a fire
Fire in the workplace. New research has revealed that 51% of construction workers would not know what to do in the event of a fire at work. This is worrying as each year there are around 22,000 workplace fires around the UK, highlighting the importance of having adequate fire safety knowledge. ...
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WORKING AT HEIGHT - 23.04.2024
Fall prevention awareness week
The first ever “No Falls Week” is taking place between 13 and 17 May 2024. What’s it about and should your company get involved?
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY - 23.04.2024
Worker suffers serious burns after electrical flash
A company has been fined after a worker sustained serious burns to their body. What were the circumstances of the incident and how can you minimise the risk of a similar event occurring in your workplace?
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WORK EQUIPMENT - 23.04.2024
How safe are lasers in the workplace?
Lasers are now widely used in everything from office equipment to construction work. However, they do introduce further risks into the workplace. What are these risks and how should you manage them?
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