The UK manufacturing industry employees millions of workers each year. While many of these workplaces offer a safe work environment, others do not. In fact, there are an average of 22 worker deaths per year in this sector. The reality is that the manufacturing environments are inherently dangerous. However, there are several simple workplace safety measures that both workers and...
Warehousing and storage is a hazardous industry, as the work creates unique health and safety hazards that must be properly identified and managed in order to prevent harm. This means warehouse health and safety should be top priority for any business in this sector. According to The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) the main non-fatal injuries by the most common...
Workplace spills, leaks and overflows are unfortunately a common occurrence in many organisations. Not only can they be costly to a business in terms of damage and downtime, but they can also pose a risk to employee health and safety in the form of trips & falls, severe illnesses and even fatalities in some cases. The dangers of a spill...
When a spill occurs, emergency responders have to make rapid decisions and take immediate action so it is essential that they are properly protected from hazards and trained on various aspects of the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that they will wear. PPE is designed to help keep you safe at work, particularly in hazardous environments. By wearing PPE you...
Careful chemical handling and chemical storage protocols in place will significantly reduce the occurrence of leaks and spills. However accidents do occur, so it is important to have a chemical spills procedure in place in the event of an accident. To help you establish a chemical spills procedure, we’ve pulled together a list of recommendations to follow in the case...
From 6th April 2022 employers' responsibilities for PPE are changing. As a result of these changes duties will remain the same. However, obligations are now extended to protect more workers. This will likely have a significant effect on costs and resourcing for many employers who may be affected. Keep reading to find out firstly what these changes mean for you...
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...
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