Tackling exposure to airborne contaminants through exhaust ventilation
August 8, 2023
Daniel Frith, Operations Manager at UK safety company, Arco, answers questions about the dangers of exposure to airborne contaminants and how to mitigate the risks. Read More
How the PUWER regulations can help reduce risk in the workplace
August 8, 2022
Think about how much workplaces have changed, even in just the last 30 years. Whether we’re talking about the office, a construction site, a theme park or a hospital, emerging technologies, better manufacturing processes and automation has seen new equipment brought in to make our work more efficient. This equipment, from a tunnel-boring machine preparing the way for a new underground line, to the (now) humble laptop, often brings risk with it... Read More
How to keep your people healthy when using display screen equipment?
June 23, 2022
Despite being one of the lower risk activities in the workplace and having technology available to us, the use of display screen equipment is not always well managed. With more people working from home, now is time to engage and help support their health and wellbeing. Read More
Workplace injury: What does this mean for employers in Ireland?
June 17, 2022
Under health and safety legislation, every employer has a duty of care to their employees and self-employed people working for the business to provide a safe work environment. But accidents still happen... Read More
Oak processionary moths: How to protect workers during spring and summer
May 27, 2022
Andrzej Palka looks at how PPE plays a primary role in preventing human contact with the caterpillars, thus protecting workers from harm. Read More
Rust shooting: Maximum fine for producers who demonstrated ‘plain indifference to employee safety’
April 27, 2022
The producers of the film Rust, who’s cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was accidentally shot dead on set by actor Alec Baldwin, have been hit with the maximum $136,793 (£105,000) fine. Read More
Listen Up: ‘Employers must provide the same level of hearing protection to all workers under amended PPE Regulations’
March 3, 2022
Tim Turney, Global Marketing Manager at Casella, shares expert advice on hearing protection in the workplace. Read More
How has home working impacted official first aid requirements?
January 27, 2022
Companies should re-evaluate how they handle first aid and accidents in the workplace when that workplace is the home. Read More
Health and safety compliance considerations for surveyors
January 14, 2022
Whether you’re a commercial landlord or a prospective tenant, you might not realise that surveyors could be at risk in your property. These are a few of the elements often overlooked when surveying a building that could pose a threat to surveyors. Read More
Operator of UK’s largest oil refinery fined £500,000 following liquid petroleum gas leak
December 15, 2021
The operator of the UK’s largest oil refinery has been fined for health and safety breaches after a leak of liquid petroleum gas was discovered by a worker. Read More