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19th January, 2022 - Management
10 Essential Principles Of Good Health And Safety Management
Need to improve your health and safety management? Want to create a more positive health and safety culture? You can, and what's more, it doesn't have to be costly. Start with these ten essential principles for your health and safety management system.
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13th January, 2022 - COSHH
Under The COSHH?
COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. This set of regulations (The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations) require you to control substances that are hazardous to health within your organisation. So what is exactly is under the COSHH?
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11th January, 2022 - Construction
What Are Pinch Point Hazards? 6 Examples And How To Spot Them
Pinch point hazards are common in many workplaces, and especially in construction and manufacturing. A pinch might not sound too severe, but pinch points can cause life-changing injuries, and in the worst cases, they can be fatal. But what is a pinch point? And how can you spot these hazards?
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9th December, 2021 - Fire
The Difference Between Fire Marshal And Fire Warden Roles
In your workplace, do you need a fire marshal, or a fire warden, or both? What does each role do, and what is the difference between a fire warden and a fire marshal? In this post, we examine both fire safety roles and the duties of each.
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25th November, 2021 - Construction
What Temporary Facilities Do You Need On Construction Sites?
When you are planning a construction project, you are going to need to provide some temporary facilities. E.g. a site office, toilets, and other welfare facilities. Used correctly, these facilities will keep your site safe and productive. Here's a list of 10 temporary facilities you need on your construction sites.
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23rd November, 2021 - COSHH
The Purpose Of COSHH Assessments And Why Every Business Needs Them
The purpose of the COSHH regulations is to minimise the risks associated with substances that are hazardous to the health of you and your employees, therefore reducing the number of people made ill through exposure to harmful substances. Do you comply with COSHH in your business?
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9th November, 2021 - Management
5 Examples Of How Near Miss Reporting Can Stop Accidents
Near-miss reporting might not be a legal requirement, but reporting the accidents and incidents that follow will be. So it makes sense to get near-miss reporting in place because near-miss reporting can help prevent future accidents before they happen. Here are 5 examples.
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26th October, 2021 - COSHH
Avoiding Dermatitis From Cement Contact
Contact with cement can leave skin feeling itchy and sore. This reaction indicates your skin is affected by irritant dermatitis or allergic dermatitis. The first signs can be dry or scaly patches, and over time skin becomes red and blistered. A huge number of people are affected by cement contact. How can you avoid it?
Read Post 20th October, 2021 - Management
Proactive Vs Reactive Health And Safety Management
Is your health and safety management mostly proactive or reactive? Which one you focus on could have a big impact on your safety culture, and your bottom line. But what's the difference between proactive and reactive safety? Should you use one, the other, or both? Let's take a look!
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12th October, 2021 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Landscaping Work?
Is landscaping work classed as construction work? And does CDM apply? The CDM regulations apply to all construction projects, no matter how long (or short). But in what circumstances does CDM include landscaping, and what do you need to do to comply?
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6th October, 2021 - COSHH
What Substances Does COSHH Cover?
The COSHH regulations cover substances that are hazardous to health. If a substance, in any form, could cause harm to a person, it will need to be assessed under the COSHH regulations. The substances covered by COSHH include chemicals, mixtures, dust, gases, fumes and biological agents.
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30th September, 2021 - Management
'So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable' Meaning Explained For Health And Safety
So far as is reasonably practicable is a term that comes up a lot in health and safety. But what does it mean? How do you decide if something is reasonably practicable? And how does the law define it? Let's look in detail at the health and safety phrase 'So far as is reasonably practicable'.
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