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What should be covered in the School Accident Reporting Policy?
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What is the purpose of an Accident Reporting Policy? An accident reporting policy should clearly outline the procedures that need to be followed if...
Extended HGV driving hours & test changes criticised as risk to safety
The government has rolled out a plan to address widespread supply chain issues caused by a HGV driver shortage. The UK has an estimated shortfall of...
Company Fined £18K For Accident Involving Tower Scaffold Safety Rail
The HSE has reported that a shopfitting company has been fined after an employee suffered multiple fractures after falling fifteen feet from...
School Accident Quiz - RIDDOR Reportable or Not?
RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013). It gives detailed guidance on what is and isn’t...
First Aid in Schools – accidents and emergencies.
Every school should have the resources and training to respond appropriately to an accident or medical emergency. This may involve ensuring you have...
School Accident Prevention H&S Myths #1 - Bonkers about Conkers
SG World are all about solutions that keep students safe and sound at school. Accidents happen and must be managed and reported but even we recognize...
Where does a Permit to Work System Fit into your Safety Processes?
What is the purpose of a Permit to Work? And what makes permits to work different from risk assessments and method statements?
Confined Space Entry Permit to Work System
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 employers are responsible for ensuring the safety of their employees and others. This responsibility...
What is Hot Work and Do I Need a Hot Work Permit to Work?
Hot work is any activity or process that generates a source of ignition, this could be through a flame, heat or spark. This creates a major fire...