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Accident in Gillingham Demonstrates Importance of Having Lift Supervisor
Working with a crane can be very dangerous and there are many very important health and safety procedures which should be followed. Before the work can be carried out, it...
Read MoreUK Food Company Fined For Serious Worker Injuries
Serious Worker Injuries Jas Bowman and Sons Ltd, a food ingredients company, has been found guilty of breaching health and safety requirements after two workers were severely injured in two...
Read MoreIs Your Waste Being Safely Disposed of?
Dealing with the waste your organisation produces is one part of environmental management that you need to keep a close eye on. Working on effective waste management can contribute to...
Read MoreAre You Giving Your Employees What They Need?
Keeping Your Employees Safe As an employer you have to provide a healthy and safe working environment. Failing to do so puts your employees at risk, and they could become...
Read MoreYour IOSH Training Options
The IOSH is the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the largest and highly respected health and safety organisation found anywhere in the world. They give a voice to professional...
Read MoreWhy Would Online Training Be Great for You?
Training courses in the UK can be taken in a variety of ways. Tutor-led courses are suitable for those who are able to travel and have time off work to...
Read MoreLack of Translation Leads to Serious Health & Safety Breach
A worker at a Shropshire concrete firm has been severely injured due to a lack of translation of health and safety warnings into his native language. Tomasz Kosmacz, 38, suffered...
Read MoreDangers of Scaffolding Have to be Managed
Staying Safe with Scaffolding Scaffolding has to be managed carefully to reduce the risks from the hazards that come with working in this environment. The dangers of scaffolding have been...
Read MoreWriting a Health and Safety Policy
If you have five or more employees working for you it is necessary to write down your health and safety policy. Any fewer employees still require you to have a...
Read MoreHelp Your Construction Firm Comply with Legislation
Supervisors need to have appropriate health and safety training to ensure they do their job properly while complying with legislation. The CCNSG Supervisor Passport can provide adequate training that could...
Read MoreAccidents can be an Expensive Business
Risks in the construction Industry The construction industry is full of risks that have to be carefully managed. Site supervisors and managers both have a responsibility to help manage a...
Read MoreBirmingham Painter Falls Through Skylight
A painter from Birmingham has suffered several broken bones after falling through a skylight in what can be described as a massive breach of health and safety regulations while carrying...
Read MorePlanning Health and Safety on the Construction Site
When you undertake training such as the NEBOSH Construction Certificate you will learn all about the safety issues that are faced in the construction industry on a daily basis. One...
Read MoreHave You Sorted Out Your First Aid at Work?
Under the Health and Safety First Aid Regulations, it is necessary to make sure that you provide adequate first aid facilities and personnel in your organisation. The regulations apply to...
Read MoreThe Importance of Health and Safety Training in Construction
Construction sites can be deadly. This is why health and safety is so important within the industry. The CCNSG Safety Passport is one way that you can ensure all workers...
Read MoreIOSH Launches Brand New Site for Health and Safety Advice
One of the areas to consider when starting your own business is health and safety. When thinking up your ideas it is a good idea to get a grasp of...
Read MoreLancashire Safety Event Will Be Held Following Deaths in Construction Industry
A free event which is designed to educate the public about health and safety training will be held in Charnock Richard, Lancashire on Wednesday 14th of November. This free health...
Read MoreMakeshift Platform Caused Serious Injuries to Contractor
Health and safety training is one way that the construction industry can help to reduce the risks. The industry is known for being one of the most high risk industries...
Read MorePoundstretcher Branch Fined £12,000 for Putting Workers at Risk
Supervisors and managers need to be aware of the legal problems that can arise if they fail to upkeep your health and safety policies and procedures. Without excellent management you and...
Read MoreThe IOSH Awards Honour Safe Companies around the UK
IOSH, the Institution of Safety and Health, has recently hosted their awards ceremony which honoured a number of British companies which have demonstrated a commitment to health and safety. The...
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