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How To Reduce Slips and Trips Risks In The Workplace

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How To Reduce Slips and Trips Risks In The Workplace The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to ensure the health and safety of all employees and anyone affected by their work within practical reason by balancing the level of risk against the measures needed to control the risk in relation to time, trouble and money. Such risks include slips and trips. The management of Healthy and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to assess risks and take actions to address them if necessary. The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require floors to be… Read more

25th March 2014 0

NEW HSE Law Poster Deadline: 5th April

Change your HSE posters and leaflets before 5th April 2014 The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) first introduced the Health & Safety Law Poster and leaflet in 1999. Under the HSIER (Health and Safety information for Employees Regulations) employers are required to either provide each employee with a leaflet or display the poster in a prominent location. In 2009, the HSE introduced and updates the Health & Safety Law Poster making it simpler and easier to follow. In an attempt to minimize the impact on organisations, the HSE provided a five year transition period meaning that employers have until 5th… Read more

6th March 2014 0

Vital Construction Regulations

Construction – Materials Storage and Waste Management Regulations The law states that every part of a construction site must be kept in ‘good order’ and every place of work must be clean. The objective is to achieve what is usually called a good standard of housekeeping across the site. All contractors must plan, manage and monitor their work so it is carried safely without risks to health. Including careful planning on how the site will be kept tidy and housekeeping actively managed. Vital Facts: Each year around 1000 trips and slips on construction sites involve a person dislocating joints or… Read more

4th March 2014 0

What is CoSHH and What Does it Mean to Me?

What is CoSHH?

CoSHH – the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. CoSHH is the law that requires employers to ensure their employees are not exposed to hazardous substances which could cause ill health. Does it apply to me? CoSHH is relevant for a number of industries some of which are very obvious, such as engineering, manufacturing and agriculture. However, the law also applies to other types of work such as catering and food preparation, cleaning, and hairdressing and beauty. It is important to realise that even if you are self-employed CoSHH still is applicable and the regulations should be adhered to. Of… Read more

30th January 2014 0