‘Outdoor workers are exposed to 15% more pollution than the average Londoner’
February 7, 2020
A report carried out by Kings College London has highlighted the health risks of living near busy roads in the UK. Read More
Raising awareness of UV protection
July 23, 2019
UV protection should be a vital part of employees’ PPE, especially as we move into the hottest months of the year. The employer’s duty of care extends to this; here SC Johnson Professional expand on the risks and what can be done to raise awareness. Read More
Keeping construction workers protected this summer
July 8, 2019
Recent survey results showed that where employers provided sun protection cream, employees used it more frequently, demonstrating the importance of employers providing sun protection for outdoor workers. Read More
Construction workers warned of skin cancer risks
March 27, 2019
Construction workers’ desire for a sun tan in the summer could be putting them at increased risk of developing skin cancer, according to new research. Read More
Measuring air pollution: British Safety Council launches Canairy App for outdoor workers
March 8, 2019
King’s College London and British Safety Council have launched Canairy, the world’s first mobile app for outdoor workers to measure their exposure to air pollution in London. Read More
Snow day: the importance of winter PPE
December 5, 2018
When cold weather strikes, cranking up the thermostat is not an option for workers operating outside and in unheated areas. Read More
Outdoor workers warned of skin cancer danger
November 6, 2018
Golf course outdoor workers are more concerned with avoiding stray golf balls than they are of protecting themselves from skin cancer, according to a new study. Read More
Working at the car wash
July 7, 2018
Adam Gomes CMIOSH outlines some of some of the issues small businesses and temporary summer ventures may overlook, after observing some bad practice at his local hand car wash. Read More
TUC issues safety warning for outdoor workers during heatwave
June 26, 2018
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has called for bosses to make sure outdoor workers are protected from the sun as temperatures are set to soar. Read More
International: Heat Stress in the Middle East
July 4, 2016
For SHP, Scott Safety examines the risks of working in the heat in the Middle East. The issue of Read More
