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Fire Prevention Techniques

Fire Prevention Day:  exists to raise awareness of techniques that can prevent disasters, and to recognize the work of the fire fighters. One of the greatest threat to any business is fire; it can destroy almost everything in minutes. You can never be too careful when putting a fire prevention strategy in place. The gov.uk fire statistics (2013) show that in the months from April-September showed 140 fire fatalities in England alone. As a result we must have known fire prevention strategies put in place to reduce the amount of fires. Main duties in the creation of a fire prevention strategy… Read more

10th October 2016 0

Introduction to the New Pig Absorbent Range

New Pig are the world’s leading manufacturer of leak and spill products since 1985.  Before 1985 the popular choice for cleaning up oily messes, but the intense labour and disposal was expensive and its silica by product was and still is extremely dangerous to health. New Pig made spill control products more absorbent, light and easier to use. There organisation consists of 2 brands: the premium New Pig brand and the economical Spill Warehouse brand. They manufacture high quality products that are consistently efficient throughout the workplace. They pride themselves of years of knowledge and expertise in the industry whilst… Read more

17th August 2016 0

CoSHH, a Simple Guide for the Workplace

Classification of hazardous chemicals The scientific assessment of how a chemical can cause harm is what defines classification. Does the chemical irritate the eyes, combust or cause cancer. Classification of a chemical is important so people using them understand any hazardous effects. The substance could have to human health or on the environment and protect all from harm. Classification is the responsibility of chemical suppliers. Suppliers use a criteria set to an internationally agreed standard to identify hazards. There are criteria for: Physical Hazards Health Hazards Environmental Hazards When classifying a chemical; the supplier must consider: What harm it may cause Likelihood of chemical causing… Read more

3rd August 2016 0

Health & Safety Myths

Health & Safety Myths

With graduation season fast upon us we thought it was appropriate to take a look back on one of the HSE’s re-occurring health and safety myths: a ban on throwing mortar boards at graduation ceremonies. University graduates are often disappointed to learn that there is a ‘ban’ on throwing their mortarboards in the air, in celebration of becoming graduates. This ban is more than often put down to health and safety reasons. The HSE are tired of health and safety being used as a scapegoat for other motives. So, they have attempted to bust this myth and hopefully put an end… Read more

27th June 2016 0