Workplace Safety

Harmful Substances: Which CoSHH Cabinet?

Harmful Substances Which CoSHH Cabinet

Depending on your industry, you will be required to handle harmful substances that could as a result pose a problem to your health and everyone around you. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (CoSHH) regulations help prevent and reduce employees’ exposure to them. And yes, this applies to you even if you are self-employed! What harmful substances does CoSHH cover? CoSHH covers substances such as chemicals, fumes, dusts, vapours, mists, gases, nanotechnology, biological agents and germs that cause diseases. That’s a long list, and probably covers some aspect of your industry. CoSHH does not, however, cover lead, asbestos or… Read more

11th April 2017 0

The Health & Safety Event 2017: NEC Birmingham

The Health & Safety Event

The Health & Safety Event is the perfect education and networking opportunity for anyone responsible for health and safety at work. It is THE place to be to soak up information on how to run a safe and efficient workplace in the UK. And this year, it’s being held at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham! About The Health & Safety Event The Health & Safety Event has an educational partnership with both The British Safety Council and The International Institute for Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM). This ensures that the event presents quality and unrivalled educational experience for all visitors equally…. Read more

2nd February 2017 0

PPE Resolutions: Start your year off right

PPE Resolutions

Setting foot into 2017 gives us the opportunity to rethink how we interact with objects and people around us. While we do review our old habits, and create new ones, we tend to forget to renew our commitment to keeping ourselves healthy and safe at work! One way to do so is to ensure we have adequate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at hand. Last week, Health and Safety at Work reports, an asbestos removal supervisor pleaded guilty to breaching Section 7 of the Health and Safety at Work Act: General duties of employees at work. It shall be the duty… Read more

9th January 2017 0

The Importance of Safety Mirrors

Safety mirrors have become more and more popular due to the ability to see in a 360˚ view when in the workplace. A simple convex mirror can not only cut down on the amount of accidents but also thefts. However, bear in mind that each location will have  different security goals; so size, shape and exact location will be majorly influenced. Mirrors come in a variety of shapes and sizes to coincide with their intended location. Mirror Type Ideal Useage Traffic A wide and far distance of vision on major roadways. Blind Spot Loading areas and shipping departments. Enabling the… Read more

19th December 2016 0