Latest Research Warns Hazardous Health Risks from Flavoured Vapes
Latest Research Warns Hazardous Health Risks from Flavoured Vapes New research from the RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) has uncovered the potentially harmful substances that are produced when e-liquids from vaping are heated for inhalation. What is vaping and how does it work? Vaping involves the heating of chemical solutions called e-liquids to […]
7 Ways You Can Encourage Workers to Wear PPE
7 Ways You Can Encourage Workers to Wear PPE A significant proportion of HSE (Health & Safety Executive) prosecutions involved failure to wear PPE or Personal Protective Equipment. Ensuring workers wear their PPE is a vital part of ensuring the Health and Safety of your staff. Health & Safety Executive figures show there are around […]
Bedford Oasis Beach Pool Operators Handed Health and Safety Notice: Safety Considerations in Swimming Pool Centres
Bedford Oasis Beach Pool Operators Handed Health and Safety Notice: Safety Considerations in Swimming Pool Centres Oasis Beach Pool Story Fusion Lifestyle, which operated the Oasis Beach Pool in Bedford, was sent a health and safety improvement notice back in August 2023. The notice was sent following an inspector’s visit to Bedford’s Oasis Beach Pool. Issues […]
The UCI Implements Hot Weather Protocols for Rider Safety: Countermeasures to Combat Associated Risks to Cyclists
The UCI Implements Hot Weather Protocols for Rider Safety: Countermeasures to Combat Associated Risks to Cyclists The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body of cycling, announced in December that they would be introducing new High Temperature Protocols for road racing. These regulations have now been officially published by the governing body. We have […]
Are Managers Over-Estimating The Effectiveness of Their Lone Worker Safety Communications and Training?
Are Managers Over-Estimating The Effectiveness of Their Lone Worker Safety Communications and Training? Research from Stay Safe suggest that over 90% of those working at an executive level in health and safety feel they have a good understanding of their legal responsibility surrounding lone working, however, 61% of lone workers do not feel they have […]
Increase in Shopworker Violence: The Importance of De-escalation Training
Increase in Shopworker Violence: The Importance of De-escalation Training Incidents of violence against shop workers continue to rise, with a recent study showing incidents of violence and abuse against retail workers increased by 50 per cent to 1,300 a day in the year to September 2023 compared to the previous year. According to a recent […]
World Health and Safety Day at Work 2024: Impacts of climate change on Safety and Health
World Health and Safety Day at Work 2024: Impacts of climate change on Safety and Health World Health and Safety Day was initiated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2003 and takes place annually on 28 April. The international awareness day aims to promote safe, healthy, and sustainable working environments for all workers around […]
Spring is on its Way: Fairground and Amusement Park Safety Considerations
Spring is on its way: Fairground and Amusement Park Safety Considerations Easter heralds the annual opening of many outdoor leisure activities and a sharp increase in the use of indoor leisure facilities too. So, we thought it would be timely to provide some guidance on safe practice, particularly at fairgrounds and amusement parks. HSG175 – […]
HSE Awareness Campaign: Future Dangers of Asbestos
HSE Awareness Campaign: Future Dangers of Asbestos Building materials containing asbestos were widely used from 1930 to around 1980, particularly from the 1960s onwards. So, houses and flats built or refurbished at this time may contain asbestos materials. Asbestos was widely used for various applications due to its desirable properties such as heat resistance, fire […]
Effectively Managing Contractors: A guide to Contractor Management
Effectively Managing Contractors: A guide to Contractor Management The use of contractors within industry is commonplace. Many companies turn to contractors to supplement their own staff. They are also used for specialist tasks, often involving the most hazardous activities. This could involve maintenance, repairs, installation, construction and demolition or carrying out non-routine activities where there […]