26 October Hydrofluoric Acid – First Aid Hydrofluoric acid – First Aid Case Study Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is very corrosive, highly irritating and poisonous. HF burns can be severe and extremely painful, causing extensive damage to the skin and eyes, and to the mucous membranes if breathed or swallowed. HF is absorbed quickly and can cause widespread damage to the body and death. … Read More
9 February Health and Safety Failings – Mower Injury Results In Fine Mower Injury Results In Fine Key Facts A housing trust employee suffered severe hand injuries whilst trying to unblock a ride-on mower The HSE investigation found that safe systems of work had not been established for use of the mower The housing trust was fined £140,000 plus costs. Read More
3 November CLP Serious Health Hazards CLP Serious Health hazard – what does this symbol mean? Under the CLP Regulations, there are several new symbols in use. Not everyone is as familiar with them as they should be. A hazard pictogram is an image on a label that includes a warning symbol and specific colours intended to provide information about the damage … Read More
13 May Simply Put – Medical Sharps Medical Sharps, a simple view on the legislation Injuries arising from sharps are a well-known risk in the healthcare sector. Medical sharps can be contaminated with an infected patient’s blood so can transmit pathogens that cause a range of diseases, including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A little while ago, some new … Read More