NOISE - 12.09.2024
Are your staff at risk of “poison of the ear”?
Whilst noise-induced hearing loss is understood, there is a lesser known condition, ototoxicity, also known as “poison of the ear”. What is it, what are the symptoms and what controls should you put in place to reduce the risk to your workers?
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WORK EQUIPMENT - 29.08.2024
Reduce the disruption caused by knife incidents
Knife cuts account for many minor and some major incidents in the workplace. Use our new policy to establish clear guidelines for the safe use, handling and storage of knives in the workplace. What’s covered in this new document?
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HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES - 29.08.2024
Preparedness on biological hazards
It is widely recognised that biological hazards are severely impacting employee health across the globe. What is meant by the term, what’s being done about the risk and how might this affect your business?
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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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MENTAL HEALTH - 01.07.2024
Are EAPs cost-effective?
With mental health issues rising, the need for an employee assistance programme (EAP) is becoming a necessity, not a luxury. But are they cost-effective?
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LIFTING EQUIPMENT - 01.07.2024
The crucial role of lift maintenance
Lifts are an integral part of modern buildings, but the safe operation of them hinges on regular maintenance to safeguard users, minimise downtime and comply with stringent regulatory requirements. What’s to know?
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