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HSE Report shows poor mental health accounting for over half of work related illness
The HSE annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries record 914,000 cases of work-related stress, depression, or anxiety in...
A Winter's Tale - Ice Hazard Safety Signage
It is a known fact that slip and trip accidents increase during the winter season, which can be for a number of reasons:
Asset Management and the Academy Trust Handbook
In 2021 the handbook was re-named as simply the Academy Trust Handbook to reflect an increasing focus on governance as well as financial...
In the News: Lock Out and Pre-Check failures attract £400K fine
Bernard Matthew’s Food Ltd has been fined £400,000 following two separate incidents where employees were seriously injured. Colin Frewin was left...
Signage's Role in Waste Industry Machinery Safety
Fatal machinery accidents at GB waste and recycling sites have increased significantly over the past 20 years. Today machinery safety is the most...
How to perform a MEWP pre-use or daily inspection
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Performing a pre-use or daily inspection on a MEWP before each use is important for identifying potential issues and ensuring that the machine is...
HSE Waste and Recycling Site Inspections and Lock Out/ Isolation
The HSE recognises the waste and recycling as a ‘high risk sector’ because of the unacceptable number of fatal and serious injuries over the years.
In the News: Failure to isolate machine results in lost hand and £115K fine
A grandfather whose hand was cut off while he was repairing a boxing-making factory machine has said his injuries are so bad he struggles to pick up...
HSE construction site inspections focus on moving & handling materials
Construction sites are being targeted by the HSE as part of a health inspection initiative supported by the 'Work Right Construction: Your health....