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We wanted to bring your attention an essential item that can help you and your employees stay prepared during emergencies – the Emergency Grab Bag. The HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the regulatory body responsible for promoting health and safety in the workplace in the UK, does not have a specific view or official guidance […]
This month we are looking into the health and safety requirements and provisions of swimming pools. Swimming pools come in many different shapes, sizes, depths and industries. These can include but are not limited to: *This article is not intended for private swimming pools in domestic premises that are not used for reward or hire, […]
What is Legionella? Legionellosis is a collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria including the most serious, legionnaires’ disease, as well as the similar but less serious conditions of Pontiac fever and Lochgoilhead fever. Legionnaires’ disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia and everyone is susceptible to infection. The risk increases with age, […]
My first task in H&S Management was to formulate and implement a system to manage hazardous substances and to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH), which were introduced in 1988 and came into effect the following year. I worked for a large privately owned engineering company and had to compile […]
Overview of RAAC Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) gained prominence in the construction industry due to its unique blend of lightweight properties, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Developed as a variant of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC), RAAC has found its way into various building types, offering advantages in terms of design flexibility and construction efficiency. However, […]
If there is one single workplace Health and Safety issue that can affect most employees, it could well be Work-Related back pain. As an employer we must protect our employees from the risks of developing back pain caused by work activities. Together, employers and employees can take simple steps to manage back pain in the […]
What Should the Temperature be in a Workplace? Firstly, a myth buster. There is no maximum or minimum workplace temperatures where the employee is entitled to stop work. However, the employer is legally required to do everything they can to control workplace temperature, and the suggested minimum is 16 degrees Celsius, or 13 degrees Celsius […]
There are many valid reasons for a business to use temporary staff hired from an agency such as seasonal workload increase, maternity cover, long term absence cover, as well as temporary vacancy cover with the possibility of a permanent contract, should the person suit the role as a permanent member of the team. In my […]
