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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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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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - 10.04.2024
Link to type 2 diabetes and night shift working
Study of medical staff. A recent study of 28,000 nurses in Sweden aimed to evaluate whether long-term night and shift work patterns had an impact on type 2 diabetes and hypertension. Conclusion. Frequent spells of more than three night shifts in a row and the cumulative effects of permanent nightwork were associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, but not necessarily hypertension. ...
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH - 10.04.2024
Lyme disease in the workplace
Lyme disease is a ‘flu-like illness caused by bacteria and transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. It poses a significant health risk, especially for those working outdoors. What can you do to protect your workers?
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RISK ASSESSMENT - 10.04.2024
The cost of not paying attention to risk assessments
Whilst undertaking risk assessments can be seen as a bit of a chore, doing so is a necessary part of keeping your workplace safe. What can go wrong with inadequate risk assessments?
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ELECTRICAL TESTING - 10.04.2024
What’s hiding under your workers’ desks?
Where did that come from? With fewer managers being present, offices partially closed down, etc. due to changes in normal working routines bought on by the pandemic, you may find that employees have taken it upon themselves to bring in electrical equipment from home. For example, a heater or a fan may have been introduced that you are unaware of due to staff managing their own thermal comfort. ...
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