1. Initial Assessment

Have you downloaded the HSE’s HSG281 guide to the regulations? Have you compared your equipment with the low and high risk lists provided by the HSE? Continue reading…

Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria;  it’s a hazard anyone responsible for buildings needs to manage.  Bacteria thrive in warm conditions are most Continue reading…

Carbon Monoxide poisoning is suspected to kill around 50 people in the UK every year, as well as hospitalising 200 others. Continue reading…

It might not sound like a common risk, but it is estimated that there are currently around 800 lung cancer deaths per year due to long-term exposure to silica dust at work. Continue reading…

Choosing the right equipment for elevated access work is key. In many situations, using a cherry picker is not only the quickest, cheapest and least intrusive alternative to scaffolding platforms or towers, it can also be the safest option by far.  Continue reading…

Minor injuries at work are common, but by following the simple steps below, you can make sure that you stay safe in the workplace. Continue reading…

If the weather reports are to be believed then we are in for a bout of cold weather during January and February.

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What is Noise Induced hearing Loss (NIHL)?

NIHL is irreversible damage to the ears which is caused by exposure to loud noises.

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