LEGISLATION - 26.03.2024
50 years of formal health and safety
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA). Is it still relevant to your business?
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TERRORISM - 26.03.2024
Are you prepared for a terrorist threat?
With new legislation on the horizon, you could do well to start thinking about your preparedness for terrorist threats. Fortunately, the government has provided some easy to use guidance. What’s available?
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HEALTH & SAFETY MONITORING - 12.03.2024
Effective checks on routine monitoring
You’ve introduced a set of forms and asked staff to record safety tasks including inspections, testing and maintenance. The idea is that a quick check of the documents will reassure you that each job is getting done. Or will it?
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY - 12.03.2024
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2024
What is it? Every 28 April, the International Labour Organization commemorates the World Day for Safety and Health at Work, focusing on a timely theme related to occupational safety and health. Themed days. This year, the theme will focus on exploring the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health. Changing weather patterns have notable impacts on the world of work, particularly affecting workers’ safety and health. Examples of occupational risks exacerbated by climate change include heat stress, air pollution, extreme weather events, an increase in diseases and exposure to chemicals. ...
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RISK ASSESSMENT - 02.03.2024
Crush injury lands luxury yacht maker in hot water
A premium yacht maker has been hit with a £600,000 fine after one of its workers suffered life-changing injuries at its shipyard in Plymouth. What happened and how could the incident have been avoided?
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TRAINING - 27.02.2024
Did you know that the HSE provides training?
Not just enforcement . The HSE does not just act as the safety police and visit workplaces to find fault and prosecute businesses that are failing in their legal obligations. It is also a proactive body which provides training sessions to help SMEs comply with the myriad regulations. ...
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