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World Day for Safety and Health at Work!

Each year, on the 28th of April, we celebrate World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This day is important because it raises awareness of workplace risks and ensures staff and employers are following the correct protocol to keep everyone safe. No matter which role you play in the workplace, it is important you celebrate this year, and help to raise awareness! Each year, there are more than 2.3 million deaths as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases. There are also 317 million work-related accidents that occur each year. This number is unfortunately growing each year, due… Read more

28th April 2025 0

How to keep safe in your work environment.

In 2023/24, 604,000 people were injured at work. This number is increasing each year. Therefore it is important to not only prevent these accidents but also have the correct items to help someone if an accident occurs. Types of safety Barriers We have a wide range of safety barriers to prevent any injuries in your environment. Which barriers are best for you? Effective Health & Safety When an accident occurs, it is important to have the correct equipment onsite to treat the injury. We have a range of first-aid kits and eye wash stations to ensure injuries are dealt with… Read more

15th January 2025 0

Importance of Safety Barriers In The Workplace

safety barriers in the workplace - the importance of warehouse barriers

Safety Barriers In The Workplace and Their Importance Safety Barriers play a crucial role in protecting the work environment. Barriers safeguard personnel, machinery and infrastructure. We use them for many different purposes such as: Where Are Barrier Systems Typically Used? Barrier systems are generally used in any industrial environment, commercial space, airports, roadways and shopping centres. They are essential as they highlight hazards in an area. As well as highlight any risks to employees and the public. Why Is It The Employers Responsibility to Install Barriers? As an employer, it is your responsibility to protect the health and safety of… Read more

31st January 2023 0

A Guide To COSHH and Why Is It Important?

A Guide To COSHH and Why Is It Important? COSHH stands for Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002. It is the law that requires employers to control substances that are hazardous to health. If hazardous substances aren’t controlled then this can lead to accidents and injuries. For example, if you are using chemicals at work this can put people’s health at risk. Such as skin contact, inhalation and eye contact. COSHH requires employers to control exposure to hazardous substances to prevent ill health. For example, a way of doing this would be… Read more

22nd August 2022 0