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Latest Guidance on Harness & Personal Fall Protection Equip Inspections

Latest Guidance on Harness & Personal Fall Protection Equip Inspections
We look at the latest safety inspection advice in National Access & Scaffolding Confederation’s...

Advantages of permit to work software

Advantages of permit to work software
A robust permit to work system is a key element of workplace safety, today businesses have the...

A Winter's Tale - Ice Hazard Safety Signage

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...

In the News: Lock Out and Pre-Check failures attract £400K fine

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...

Signage's Role in Waste Industry Machinery Safety

Signage's Role in Waste Industry Machinery Safety
Fatal machinery accidents at GB waste and recycling sites have increased significantly over the...

How to perform a MEWP pre-use or daily inspection

How to perform a MEWP pre-use or daily inspection
Performing a pre-use or daily inspection on a MEWP before each use is important for identifying...

HSE Waste and Recycling Site Inspections and Lock Out/ Isolation

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...

In the News: Failure to isolate machine results in lost hand and £115K fine

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...

HSE construction site inspections focus on moving & handling materials

HSE construction site inspections focus on moving & handling materials
Construction sites are being targeted by the HSE as part of a health inspection initiative...