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16 December 2021

HSENI has launched its 2022 ‘Avoid Harm on the Farm’ child farm safety calendar which delivers potentially lifesaving messages to children in over 430 rural primary, and special schools across Northern Ireland. In June this year HSENI in..

13 December 2021

This article is by RoSPA and is reproduced courtesy of Safety Groups UK. QUESTION We have employees who have to use various items of powered tools to undertake their work activities. One employee has requested that we undertake healt..

7 December 2021

HSE outlines how to go about identifying poorly ventilated areas by using CO2 monitors . Carbon dioxide (CO2) monitors help employers identify poor ventilation so they can improve it and reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. This page covers: h..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..