Machine Safety: Proper Use of Machine Guards Reduces Risks
Fractured bones, lacerated body parts, and crushed digits are just some of the workplace injuries that bring back litany of horror memories from the grim Victorian world of Oliver Twist….
Whistle-blowers and site Health and Safety
The case of 74 year-old Mike Abbott has made headlines in his native Liverpool recently because of problems he found securing work over the previous 50 years. Abbott, a builder…
Cutting Corners – Considering the Risk to Reward Ratio
Stop and consider the Safety Risk to Reward Ratio No matter what role you perform, there is a quick way to do your job, and there is the correct way…
Gas Safety – It’s Not Just A Lot Of Hot Air
There has been quite a bit of talk lately about the growing number of people who are bypassing their gas meters, often managing to gain access to €˜free" gas. Of…
Keep An Eye On Health And Safety Blind Spots
One of the first things most of us learn during our early driving lessons is to watch out for blind spots. Almost every vehicle has blind posts ‘ those areas…
Is your health and safety documentation up-to-date?
The alarming case of a gardener trapped under a ride-on lawn mower has emphasised the importance of maintaining accurate health and safety documentation. The 30-year old groundskeeper was trapped underwater…
How Well Does Your Business Listen To Its Workers?
No one knows your business on a day to day basis better than your workers. In many instances it is the workers who are more knowledgeable about the processes, operations,…
North Sea Helicopter Crash
The recent tragic Super Puma helicopter crash in the North Sea off Shetland is certainly going to be in the minds of anyone involved with health and safety, and I…
When Safety Doesn’t Keep Up With Manufacturing Changes
If you stay working with one company for long enough you’ll be certain to see some changes. Unfortunately for one worker at Vauxhall in Ellesmere Port 43 years saw changes…
Defending The Sanity Of Health And Safety
If there’s one phrase in the world of health and safety which is certain to raise a few hackles it’s “‘elf and safety has gone mad”. Fortunately health and safety…
Construction Site Safety Measures – An Annual Warning About Children And Construction Sites
As the schools break up across the UK and children once again find themselves looking at an almost impossibly long period of time during which they are free to entertain…
10 Health and Safety Experts for Businesses to Follow on Twitter
Twitter is a probably the best way to connect with other organisations and individuals related to your industry, helping you stay on top of industry news, views and issues. If…
