1 April Understanding and Managing Asbestos Risks Why Managing Asbestos Risks is Important Asbestos remains a significant health risk, particularly in buildings constructed or refurbished before 2000. Despite its widespread use in the past, asbestos is now known to cause serious health issues, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Asbestos is still the biggest workplace killer in Britain, causing around 5,000 deaths … Read More
21 March Understanding Lithium Battery Safety Lithium- batteries have become an integral part of our daily lives both at home and within the workplace, powering everything from smartphones and laptops to electric vehicles including cars, bikes and scooters and renewable energy storage systems. Offering benefits like low maintenance, long lifespans, fast charging, and unlimited cycle life, lithium-ion batteries have become ubiquitous … Read More
27 February Leveraging Active Monitoring To Improve Safety Active monitoring can have an impactful, positive effect on health and safety in the workplace. It refers to the proactive process of regularly checking and inspecting work areas and activities to ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This approach is essential for maintaining a safe and productive work environment. What is Active Monitoring? Active … Read More
27 October COSHH – culling chemicals Are you at risk of failing before you start? Many organisations quail when faced with the sheer number of substances to capture with their COSHH Assessments, to the extent that they don’t know where to start. Desmond Tutu once wisely said “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” … Read More
27 October Can’t cope with COSHH, then sign up to the COSHH Competence Clinic Concerned about Chemicals? We have a solution for you. After several months of to and fro, I have finally decided to introduce a New Service in the New Year: the COSHH Competence Clinic (CCC). This will be a premiere subscription service providing interesting insights into the world of COSHH. Details of the cost for this … Read More
23 October Protecting workers from Laboratory animal allergens (LAA) Laboratory animal allergens (LAA) are proteins found in the dander, hair, scales, saliva, urine, and other body wastes of laboratory animals. These protein allergens can become airborne (where they can be breathed in) and can contaminate surfaces or clothing, leading to sensitisation and allergic reactions in individuals who are exposed. Laboratory animal allergens are a … Read More
21 October Take steps to avoid the flu, and other winter diseases There are several actions that can help businesses avoid winter flu and maintain a healthy workplace. Here are some effective strategies for workplace health and safety you could consider rolling out. Promote Vaccination: Encourage employees to get the flu vaccine. You could even consider organising on-site vaccination clinics to make this more convenient and improve … Read More
21 October An Inspector Calls What should you do if an HSE Enforcement Officer turns up at your business? We have laid out some steps to follow if an Enforcement Officer arrives at your site. The overall message is: treat them with due respect, be honest, talk about your business positively: Stay Calm and be Cooperative: Greet the inspector(s) politely … Read More
23 August One Year On: Mandatory Isocyanate Training for Worker Safety Today (August 23 2024) marks the one-year anniversary of the regulatory updates that mandated training for workers handling isocyanates and diisocyanates. This significant change in isocyanate training was brought in to enhance workplace safety and protect workers from the harmful effects of these chemicals. One year on, have you taken the required action to stay … Read More
22 August Celebrating 50 Years of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 50 Years – A Milestone in Workplace Safety This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, a landmark piece of legislation that has significantly shaped workplace safety standards in the UK. Since its inception, the Act has been pivotal in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of … Read More