6 December 2021
This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. QUESTION We have a number of employees who are required to wear eye protection for certain work activities. A recent inspection (including observation of worker..
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Balancing ventilation with keeping people warm at work
6 December 2021
HSE have made some suggestions on how employers can balance ventilation with keeping employees warm at work during the winter period. Details of their recommendations are below. Providing adequate ventilation does not mean people have to work in an..
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HSE have made some suggestions on how employers can balance ventilation with keeping employees warm at work during the winter period. Details of their recommendations are below. Providing adequate ventilation does not mean people have to work in an..
PPMW | Worrying
30 November 2021
This week's joint article with Inspire Workplaces (in our Promoting Positive Mental Wellbeing series) is a worry worksheet. The article lists the questions you need to ask yourself when you start to challenge your worries Download the pdf below..
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This week's joint article with Inspire Workplaces (in our Promoting Positive Mental Wellbeing series) is a worry worksheet. The article lists the questions you need to ask yourself when you start to challenge your worries Download the pdf below..
Case Law: Manual handling and the foreseeable risk of injury
29 November 2021
This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Barrister Robert Spicer reports on the issue of foreseeable risk of injury in relation to manual handling. The decision of the High Court in the case of Needle..
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This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Barrister Robert Spicer reports on the issue of foreseeable risk of injury in relation to manual handling. The decision of the High Court in the case of Needle..
COVID | Vehicle ventilation
26 November 2021
Ventilation in vehicles used for work purposes nibusinessinfo has the following guidance on ventilation in work vehicles. Make sure workers switch on ventilation systems while they’re using work vehicles. It is important to remember that they..
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Ventilation in vehicles used for work purposes nibusinessinfo has the following guidance on ventilation in work vehicles. Make sure workers switch on ventilation systems while they’re using work vehicles. It is important to remember that they..
Winter’s coming: are you prepared?
25 November 2021
This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Laura King outlines six ways to prepare your business against inclement weather this winter. This autumn there have already been incidents of severe flooding, h..
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This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Laura King outlines six ways to prepare your business against inclement weather this winter. This autumn there have already been incidents of severe flooding, h..
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Whitemountain goes green
22 November 2021
Safety Group member Whitemountain (who are part of the Breedon Group) have installed 6 electric car charge points at Temple Quarry as part of the roll out of its green transport initiative, which in turn, will help deliver on the Government’s c..
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Safety Group member Whitemountain (who are part of the Breedon Group) have installed 6 electric car charge points at Temple Quarry as part of the roll out of its green transport initiative, which in turn, will help deliver on the Government’s c..
Sick building syndrome
22 November 2021
This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. QUESTION A small group of employees believe that they are suffering from Sick Building Syndrome and they want us to take steps to address the issue. First, how c..
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This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. QUESTION A small group of employees believe that they are suffering from Sick Building Syndrome and they want us to take steps to address the issue. First, how c..
PPMW | work life balance
15 November 2021
This week's joint article with Inspire Workplaces (in our Promoting Positive Mental Wellbeing series) promotes work life balance. In the midst of a global health crisis, we’ve balanced personal responsibilities with work priorities, we hav..
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This week's joint article with Inspire Workplaces (in our Promoting Positive Mental Wellbeing series) promotes work life balance. In the midst of a global health crisis, we’ve balanced personal responsibilities with work priorities, we hav..
New NI guidance on ventilation
13 November 2021
New NI guidance on ventilation is now on the nibusinessinfo website. The guidance covers Why ventilation in the workplace is important Identifying poorly ventilated areas and using CO2 monitors Ventilation: Assessment of fresh air in the workpl..
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New NI guidance on ventilation is now on the nibusinessinfo website. The guidance covers Why ventilation in the workplace is important Identifying poorly ventilated areas and using CO2 monitors Ventilation: Assessment of fresh air in the workpl..
Occupiers’ liability for injury: case law
8 November 2021
This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Barrister Robert Spicer considers court rulings on liability for slips, trips and falls on the premises. In this article the case law relates to Scotland. Section 2..
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This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. Barrister Robert Spicer considers court rulings on liability for slips, trips and falls on the premises. In this article the case law relates to Scotland. Section 2..
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