Isolation Procedures such as Lockout and Tagout (LOTO) processes are vital for protecting the safety of operatives and for protecting investments made in machinery and other equipment. Continue reading…
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What are Opportunities for Improvement?
ISO 45001 – Health & Safety Management and the HSG 65 – Managing Health and Safety Standards both follow the Principles of Plan, Do Check and Act, embedding the fundamental principle of Continue reading…
7 Ways to Determine the Likelihood of an Accident Occurring
Working out the probability of an incident occurring when carrying out your risk assessments can be subjective. Get it wrong may increase the risk of injuring a worker because your controls do not match the risk, or result wasting valuable resources because you are doing too much to control the risks.
Q: When 2 people are manually lifting a load, does it mean the weight of the load can be twice as much?
Q: When two people manually lift a load, does this mean the weight they can lift is doubled?
HSE Fatal Injuries to Workers – The Data is Published
The recent report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), released on 3 July 2024, reveals a troubling increase in workplace fatalities. Between April 2023 and March 2024, a total of 138 workers lost their lives due to work-related accidents, up from 136 the previous year. Continue reading…
Updated Guidance on RIDDOR
Whilst there are changes to legal requirements, there are changes to guidance which will help you understand how and when you should submit a report under RIDDOR.
Main changes to the guidance include:
- more direct links to guidance on the various types of reportable incidents to help you decide whether a report is required.
- improved guidance on who should and should not report under RIDDOR.
- improved guidance on what is meant by a ‘work-related’ accident.
- information on when an occupational disease is not reportable.
- increased clarity on when an ‘over-7-day’ absence should be reported.
Main changes to the online forms include:
- the questions have been reordered to bring questions about the ‘severity of injuries’ to the beginning. This will help you quickly decide if your incident is reportable.
- pop-up messages will now redirect you if the incident is not reportable.
- guidance has been improved throughout the forms to make them easier to use.
- injured or affected people now have an increased number of options when completing the gender field.
Leading Construction Safety: Tips for Managers
Safety leadership is a crucial component of construction management, where the welfare of the workforce is of paramount importance. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management is not simply a set of guidelines but a culture that begins at the highest level. Continue reading…
A Guide to Electrical Safety Checks at Work
While most commercial and industrial spaces can go years without any severe electrical faults or issues. If not properly managed electricity can have severe consequences. Continue reading…
Investing in Health and Safety
Investing in health and safety is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. Not only is it the right thing to do for your employees and customers, but it can also have significant financial benefits, for example… Continue reading…
No Falls Week 13th – 17th May 2024
We have recently started to promote our support on social media for the ‘No Falls Week’ organised by the No Falls Foundation. Look out for our ongoing promotion through our social media pages leading up to and during this campaign. If you would like to know more, click on this link to take you to the No Falls Week Campaign Website: About No Falls Week – No Falls Week
