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...
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...
School Accident Quiz - RIDDOR Reportable or Not?
RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013). It...
First Aid in Schools – accidents and emergencies.
Every school should have the resources and training to respond appropriately to an accident or...
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...
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...
Confined Space Entry Permit to Work System
Under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 employers are responsible for ensuring the safety...
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...
Six Factors that can make or break your Permit to Work System
The main HSE guidance on Permits to Work is the HSG250 ACOP Guidance on Permit-to-Work Systems. The...
What needs to be included in a Permit to Work?
A 'permit to work' is a formal, written, safe system of work to control potentially hazardous...