When it comes to Health and Safety documents, one size does not fit all. You need to find the documents that work best for your company, or the ones that apply to your construction project most specifically. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top health and safety documents you can use to … Read more
Ever wonder what HAVS exposure limits are? In this article, we’ll go over these limits and explain what they mean. HAVS stands for Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome, which refers to symptoms like chronic pain and tingling in the hands of workers who use vibrating hand tools such as jackhammers and grinders. HAVS Exposure Limits are … Read more
Many people think that the profession of Health and Safety Officer is not widespread and necessary. But every year, nearly a million people lose their jobs due to occupational diseases or injuries. Thus, such a position is very versatile and can help many people not to lose their careers. In this article, we will tell … Read more
Pinch point hazards in the workplace might not seem like much of an immediate threat to your safety – but that’s not the case! If you don’t know what one looks like or how to avoid it, a pinch point hazard in the workplace can make you feel as though your body is being trapped … Read more
Welfare facilities are those facilities that are necessary for the well-being of employees, such as washing points, toilets, rest and changing facilities, and somewhere clean to eat and drink during breaks. Other basic requirements must be met by all facilities on site. These can include things like the number of toilets needed per person and … Read more
How you can help prevent workplace violence before it happens and what you should do if you become the target of workplace violence is what we will cover in this article. Violence Examples – Workplace violence comes in many forms and can strike at any time, so it’s important to be aware of the signs, … Read more
Health and safety induction is designed to help new employees get up to speed on health and safety regulations in their workplace, as well as educate them on the hazards they may encounter during their tenure at the company. This course should be compulsory and taken by all employees new to the firm, not just … Read more
In this article, we will be considering “Power Tools Safety“. With so many power tools on the market, it can be hard to know which ones are safe to use and which ones you should avoid using at all costs. If you don’t properly use your power tools, they can be downright dangerous to operate—especially … Read more
A construction site, no matter how small or large, is an extremely dangerous environment to work in. There are countless risks around every corner, from uneven ground and heavy machinery to falling objects and windstorms. According to statistics, the construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in, with injury rates far … Read more
Public liability insurance is not legally required under UK law, but it is highly advisable—and often contractually required—if your business interacts with the public, visits or invites people to your premises, or is at risk of causing injury or property damage to third parties. In other words, you don’t have to by statute carry public … Read more