New guidance created to reduce risk of entrapment when working at height
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New guidance has been created to reduce the risk of trapping and crushing hazards when using mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). The...
New regulator takes major step forward in ‘landmark moment for building safety’
Those responsible for the safety of high-rise residential buildings in England have six months from April to register with the new...
Company fined after worker fractures back and ribs following fall
A company has been fined after an employee fractured his back and ribs following a fall from a house in Cheshire. Renka Limited workers...
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HSE inspectors are visiting manufacturing businesses to ensure workers’ health is being protected from the risks of respirable...
Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders
Ladders and stepladders are not banned under health and safety law. The law calls for a sensible, proportionate approach to managing...
Safety in the use of Abrasive Wheels
Nearly half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to an unsafe system of work or operator error. In general, abrasive wheels...
Time to Talk – Mental Health in the Workplace
Discussing our mental health is important – especially in the workplace. Poor mental health can negatively impact productivity and...
New Fire Safety Regulations – January 2023
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CITB – New Leadership and Management Development Fund for Large Businesses
CITB can help you access up to £50,000 of funding for training to improve your business. They have expanded the funding offer for large...