Secondary containment can come in many different forms, it is typically used on-site as a second line of defence in the event of the primary container of a hazardous substance failing. It is intended to prevent, control or mitigate major hazards. Accidents happen - having the right spill containment means that an unpleasant surprise won’t turn into an expensive...
What is a compliance audit? A compliance audit is a systematic examination of a company’s conformity to certain benchmarks established by a regulatory authority. An auditing team conducts compliant audits to assist the organisation in standardizing procedures, identifying organizational gaps, and mitigating risks. Compliant audits are essential for businesses to ensure that they are complying with legal standards or are...
With Christmas just around the corner (25 days or 600 hours), it's time to be festive and start thinking of gifts, food, sparkly lights and that all important Christmas work party that we all love. Sadly, not for managers including site managers and HSE managers. We close our business at Christmas so we understand how it can add additional stress...
The types of hazardous substances that are used and stored on site can greatly vary between industries. Any workplace that handles or stores substances that may cause hazards to health are required to use a COSHH cabinet. If you wish to stay in compliance with COSHH safety regulations, you must store hazardous substances safely. What does COSHH really mean...
Winter Preparation Checklist for your Business We often underestimate how cold it can get in the UK during the winter months and overlook but there are other factors to consider too including wind, precipitation, humidity, lighting, storms and even darkness. Businesses often overlook the modest things that may make winters safer until it’s too late. Take the time to prepare...
Hazardous substances are often dangerous if not stored or handled properly. Many businesses across all industries use these substances and should follow the COSHH (The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations to help protect employees and the environment. If hazardous substances if not stored and handled properly they can pose health risks to staff, damage to equipment, environmental damage...
Employees and employers alike require a safe working environment. Regardless of the company’s size, workplace safety is critical and must be included into the workplaces of all businesses. Employees are kept safe, and industrial equipment is protected, if well-implemented safety measures are taken. Employers have an obligation and duty to safeguard and keep their employees safe. There are several...
Choosing the correct spill kit will help you in effective spill response! It is vital to use the right products for the spill situation. Why are Spill Kits important? If you operate in an environment where hazardous substances are present, you are responsible for any leak or spill that occurs. In the event of a spill, it is crucial that...
Safe storage of hazardous substances is crucial if you want to remain compliant with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) safety legislation. What is a hazardous substance? A hazardous substance can avail many property types including flammability, explosiveness, corrosiveness, or toxicity. The most common form of hazardous substances are liquids (chemicals, fluids, etc.) and dust that is breathed...
There is often a lot of confusion around secondary containment. Secondary containment is a second line of defence used to avoid, monitor, or mitigate major hazardous incidents. The big question is however, does your liquid storage comply with regulations? Below we will cover the basic information on secondary containment requirements to ensure you are audit ready and compliant. What...
Seven Steps to Spill Response Every facility should have an effective spill response program in place to ensure no damage is caused to the environment. Clean up or pay up. Stocking the appropriate spill response equipment and providing your staff with comprehensive training will ensure you are spill-ready. Having the correct equipment, together with highly trained employees will result in...
Over the last number of months we have witnessed employees across the NHS and other key workers being under intense pressure. Working hard from minute to minute, hour by hour, making sure patients are cared for in the best possible way, and we are immensely grateful for that. We have come to expect that NHS staff will go above and...
Hyde Park is pleased to introduce our range of Covid-19 Back to work essentials. The range includes alcohol gel sanitiser stations, nitrile gloves, face masks and much more! Please click here to download the brochure and view the whole range. Stay safe and take care!
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