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The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections

The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections
The law places certain duties on anyone working with potentially hazardous equipment. Those who...

Drowning in safety inspection paperwork? Don't see red, see yellow

Drowning in safety inspection paperwork? Don't see red, see yellow
The colour yellow is associated with many good things - sunshine, daffodils, Homer Simpson. But did...

Ladder Safety

Ladder Safety
Most households will own a ladder so it's easy to not recognise the inherent danger of using a...

LOLER & PUWER – how to ensure your forklift thorough examination regime meets both sets of regulations

LOLER & PUWER – how to ensure your forklift thorough examination regime meets both sets of regulations
What is the thorough examination? Thorough Examination is the name given to the mandatory...

Scaffold Guard Rail Guidance

Scaffold Guard Rail Guidance
Working at height on a scaffold requires edge protection to prevent falls. Any scaffolding safety...

Updated Ladder Safety Guidance underlines importance of inspections

Updated Ladder Safety Guidance underlines importance of inspections
Falls when working at height remain the most common kind of workplace fatality, accounting for...

Pallet Truck Inspection Requirements under LOLER and PUWER

Pallet Truck Inspection Requirements under LOLER and PUWER
Historically there has been some confusion over whether LOLER and PUWER regulations apply to manual...

What should I safety check daily on a forklift?

What should I safety check daily on a forklift?
It's worth noting that although a pre-use inspection is often called a daily inspection, in some...

In the News: Incorrectly configured tower scaffold results in fatal injury and £16K fine

In the News: Incorrectly configured tower scaffold results in fatal injury and £16K fine