by Paul O'Connor | Apr 20, 2022 | Construction, Engineering, Guides, Health and Safety, Legislation Advice, Manufacturing, PPE, Risk Assessment
Exposure to workplace noise can cause permanent, irremediable hearing damage. It is one of the most common health problems and can be difficult to detect as the effects build up gradually over time. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have identified that accross...
by Duncan Adamson | Apr 20, 2022 | Construction, Engineering, Fire Safety, Guides, Health and Safety Legislation, Legislation Advice, Risk Assessment
If you look across the skyline of most major UK cities, you are likely to see a number of tall standing cranes. This an indication that major construction activities are taking place. These large pieces of work equipment are subject to the requirements of very...
by Paul O'Connor | Feb 23, 2022 | Coronavirus, Fire Safety, Health and Safety
Ensuring your premises has up-to-date Fire Risk Assessments could well be the most crucial step you take when it comes to protecting the people and premises you are responsible for. Many commercial premises have or will continue to make arrangements to return to work...
by Angela Laycock | Jan 26, 2022 | Construction, Guides, Health and Safety, Legislation Advice, Mental Health, Risk Assessment, Wellbeing
Wellbeing is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “the state of being or doing well in life; happy, healthy, or prosperous condition; moral or physical welfare (of a person or community).” Furthermore, positive working environments and avoidance of chronic...
by Angela Laycock | Jan 13, 2022 | Construction, Guides, Health and Safety, Health and Safety Legislation, Legislation Advice, Risk Assessment, Self Employed Contractors
The aim of this article is to provide guidance on the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and what employers are required to do to meet their obligations under these regulations. These regulations apply to most workplaces, however, for those...
