Employers are responsible for providing a safe working environment while effectively managing risks to the health and safety of all workers, including women of a childbearing age.
You must carry out an specific individual risk assessment for pregnant workers and new mothers. This applies to workers who:
Ventilation or air-conditioning systems, if poorly designed or maintained, can be a source of contamination. The resulting poor air quality may cause ill health symptoms such as headaches, eye nose throat or skin irritation, allergies coughs or wheezing. Continue reading…
Why should employers keep their workers informed of changes?
Professional drivers are on the road for company business. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, employers have a duty of care to their employees, and for the safety of other people who could be affected by the company’s work. This would include other road users when employees are driving for work. Continue reading…
Ear loop respirators/masks do not provide protection as tight fitting RPE! The HSE has released a Safety Notice on the effectiveness of ear loop respirators which explains the following: Continue reading…
Contrary to popular belief, ladders and step ladders are not banned from the workplace, in fact, given the right circumstances, they may well be the safest and most practicable means of gaining access to a place at height or in some circumstances conducting a work activity from. Continue reading…
As the Queen’s Jubilee approaches there are many organisations planning to hold an event to mark her 70-year reign. If your company is planning an event here are some considerations to ensure it is safe and enjoyable for everyone. Continue reading…
The appointment of health and safety consultants such as C&C Consulting Services can assist employers in meeting their duty of care, through the delivery of expert advice and guidance and general assistance in the implementation and embedding of health and safety management within the organisation. Continue reading…
On the 24th February, the UK Government ended any remaining legal coronavirus restrictions in England. This included the removal of the requirement to self-isolate.
However, the HSE, charged with enforcing COVID control in the workplace, will still expect employers to continue to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in line with risk assessing. Continue reading…
