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Stair Safety in the Workplace

Stair Safety in the Workplace

According to the HSE, there were 119 000 reported cases of work-related slips, trips and falls last year. Slips happen when there isn’t enough traction between the footwear and walking surface, whereas trips happen when the foot gets caught in an object, causing the loss of balance. The types of injuries in non-fatal stair accidents are bruises, bone fractures and sprains. Stair safety can help reduce these risks by reviewing a few practices! If slips and trips in the stairway are common in your workplace, review the stair design first and foremost. Ensure that the stair width is adequate for… Read more

November 14, 2016 0

Roof Maintenance: Inspection, Safety and Prevention

Roof Maintenance

Roof maintenance is one of the most underrated maintenance activities. We often take the protection that a roof provides for granted until we notice a leak or a crack on the walls. Thankfully, you can prevent these from getting out of hand by simply performing a few checks yourself. If you have read our post on Working at Height, you understand the necessity of planning your work to prevent accidents such as falls from height. If you haven’t, read our article detailing the steps of carrying out a risk assessment beforehand. Roofs should be inspected at least twice a year,… Read more

November 11, 2016 1

Rubbermaid Brute: The Strongest Waste Container

Rubbermaid have been producing BRUTE containers since 1968 and with every lift and drop they have been trusted by professionals for their durability. Due to their design and construction they have been chosen by companies across the world to assist them in their day to day activities. In 2015, they manufactured venting channels which make removing liners from the BRUTE 50% easier and with all its other amazing features – “it means that your toughest job just got a whole lot easier!” Round BRUTE BRUTE All plastic, high grade construction that will not chip or dent. They are able to… Read more

November 3, 2016 0

Severe Cold & Snow set for UK

Cold and Snow set for UK

The coldest and snow-iest Winter for five years is about to hit the UK soon. Experts believe Britain is on the brink of a major Arctic freeze and citizens should be ready to face the the most snow winter has seen for years. Forecasters have predicted that next month we will see a blast of ‘potent’ severe weather and snow lasting four months. The UK will witness its first momentous and disruptive snowfall for five years promising chaos. The Science of Snow The bitter forecast is due to subtle changes in the atmospheric pressure. Such changes will lead to freezing… Read more

October 28, 2016 0