Blog posts : "safety"
Safety Footwear Fact or Fiction? 5 Work Boot Myths Dispelled
When it comes to PPE, there are all kinds of myths, misconceptions and theories. Because many wearers' experiences – which can be exceptional or unusual to say the least - are passed down through the ages and often shared online, it’s common to run into a lot of safety footwear folklore. And while s…
Don Quixote delivers a health and safety induction (just for fun!)
[The employees of a medieval castle gather in the courtyard, where they are greeted by their new safety instructor, a flamboyant knight in shining armour.]
Instructor: "Greetings, fellow knights and ladies! I am Don Quixote, and I have been tasked with the important duty of teaching you the ways …
What is RIDDOR?
RIDDOR, or the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, is a set of regulations in the United Kingdom that determine how employers must record and report incidents in the workplace and how to respond to them. The regulations were first introduced in 1995 (coming int…
How to safely use a laptop in public places
Using a laptop in public places such as coffee shops, libraries, or even train stations can be a great way to stay productive on the go. However, there are some safety precautions you should take when using your laptop in these environments. These tips will help ensure your safety and security w…
Workplace hearing protection
Hearing protection is an important element of workplace safety, particularly for those workers in high-noise environments. Comprehensive hearing protection programs must be implemented in order to protect workers from serious risk of hearing loss, as well as to ensure that workplaces remain producti…
Addressing Hazardous Chemical Risks In Lab Settings
White coats. Safety goggles. Bunsen burners. For some, these items merely stir memories of high school science labs but for others they are daily essentials. In the world of laboratory research, chemists and lab technicians are surrounded by hazardous chemicals and dangerous elements daily. At times…
Safety tips when working with chemicals
Maintaining a safe and productive working environment is often challenging whatever the circumstances. When chemicals are involved, that challenge can be significantly increased. Without proper handling, many of the substances on which we rely can be dangerous.
Top 10 Workplace Christmas Safety Tips
With just ten days to go until Christmas, here are some key tips for employers and employees to keep their workplaces safe, ready for the Christmas holidays.
4 Common Forklift Accidents & How to Prevent Them
According to the British Safety Council, approximately 1,300 employees within the material handling industry are hospitalised annually as a result of a forklift accident within the workplace and that number is predicted to rise. Overall, that equates to five people a day suffering a forklift-related…
Be CO Safe - Carbon Monoxide Awareness 'The Silent Killer'
Toxic to humans, carbon monoxide (or CO) is an extremely poisonous gas caused by unsafe gas appliances. Dubbed the ‘Silent Killer’ as it’s colourless, tasteless and odourless, it has claimed the lives of many thousands of people. In fact, it is estimated that around 50 people die each year from …
A guide to defibrillators in the workplace
A cardiac arrest happens when a person's heart stops pumping blood around their body, their breathing stops and oxygen is no longer circulating. There are approximately 60,000 out-of-hospital Sudden Cardiac Arrests, or SCAs, each year in the UK, and they can affect anyone regardless of age, gend…