Long-term, regular exposure to hand arm vibration (HAV) leads to potentially permanent and debilitating health effects, such as vibration white finger...
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 2002 are designed to protect employees from all manner of substances that could enda...
Since the global pandemic, working from home has become more popular and a growing number of professionals are making use of this opportunity. As an ...
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is a generic term which includes both propane and butane. Both are colourless odourless liquids which readily evaporate ...
There are many kinds of health & safety risks found in workplaces. Some of them are related to local exhaust ventilation (LEV) systems. Employers...
As an employer, you must ensure that all work equipment doesn't pose health & safety risks in your workplace. All employers are responsible for e...
As an employer, you have a duty of care to keep your employees safe while they’re in the workplace. This includes doing what is reasonably practical t...
A night worker is defined as a person who normally works between midnight and 7.00am the following day and works 50% or more of their annual working h...
Temperatures in a working environment may seem like an irrelevant topic, but it’s an important consideration as part of your health & safety regul...
As an employer, if your work is identified as high risk, strict controls are required. According to UK law, this work must be done in accordance with...
PEEP's Workers and other people who are disabled or vulnerable can find it impossible or difficult to quickly evacuate from a building to a place of s...
Modern day racking systems usually consist of a skeletal steel framework of fixed or adjustable design to support loads with or without shelves. There...
If you decide to install mezzanine flooring, there are several construction laws you need to comply with first. Not only do these laws apply before y...
With the UK government starting to lift lockdown measures, you may now look to return your employees to your premises. However, there are certain ste...
You may have workers who are stressed because they are unable to cope with pressures at work. Employers are legally responsible to protect employees ...
Many workplaces will use welding activity from time to time. Without welding, we wouldn't have the cars, buildings, or appliances we have today. But, ...
Many workplace injuries are caused by a slip, trip, or falls from heights. As an employer, you must make sure that your employees are safe during wor...
As an employer, it's your duty to reduce or eliminate hazards in the workplace. Safe systems of work can help make sure that all staff follow correct ...
When we talk about health & safety training, there’s a general assumption that it’s not necessary for most employees. Risks and hazards can happe...
Contractors often come onto your premises to carry out routine maintenance and repairs to the building, the electrical installation and the heating sy...
Every workplace must be fully compliant when it comes to fire safety. These legal duties can include all sorts of things - from mapping out fire exit...