SAFE SYSTEMS OF WORK - 01.07.2024
Openreach fined £1.3m following death of engineer
A telephone engineer drowned while trying to repair phone lines across a river. What went wrong and what lessons can you learn from this case to prevent a similar occurrence?
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - 01.07.2024
Huge fine for failure of permit to work system
A fatal incident has seen Tata Chemicals Europe Limited prosecuted for failing to have in place a permit to work (PTW) for hazardous work at a live chemical plant. Why was this and how should you control working with dangerous substances?
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MACHINERY GUARDS - 01.07.2024
Pizza maker fined after workers caught up in machinery
One of the nation’s largest producers of supermarket pizzas has been fined £800,000 after two workers suffered serious injuries at its factory in Bolton. What were the failures and how can you prevent injuries when working with machinery?
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OFFICE SAFETY - 17.06.2024
Do you think your office is safe?
While hazards in an office might not be as high risk as other working environments, accidents can still happen. What are the top five issues and what can you do to create a safer workplace for both staff and visitors?
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CHEMICAL SAFETY - 03.06.2024
Know your hazard and precautionary statements
All substances are supplied with a label and a safety data sheet (SDS) which gives you information about the properties of the chemical. But what is a hazard or precautionary statement, what information is provided and how should you use this?
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WORKPLACE - 21.05.2024
Beauty and safety should go hand in hand
Beauty rooms, nail bars and hairdressing salons are increasingly popular. But what can go wrong if you don’t plan for the health and safety of workers and clients? What are the essential steps you should take to keep your salon free from harm?
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