March 16th 2018
An object falling from a height can prove fatal. Here are some tips on how this can be avoided.
March 7th 2018
As climate change brings unpredictable weather patterns and extremes, it has never been so important for businesses to have an adverse weather policy.
February 5th 2018
With Tinnitus Awareness Week shining a light on the debilitating condition, every workplace has a responsibility to protect and educate its employees.
January 12th 2018
Contractors and builders on construction sites are out in all weathers, but some of these conditions can present a real danger.
December 21st 2017
Everything you ever wanted to know about gritting but were too afraid to ask….
December 14th 2017
Ice skating is a seasonal pastime for many, but to be enjoyable it needs to be on your own terms – not every step you take outside when it’s been snowing or ice has set in. YouTube is littered with “funny” clips and compilations of people falling in cold weather, but these accidents are no […]
September 12th 2017
If the only risks associated with construction were that of injury or death on site, the job of an insurer would be a lot more straightforward. But lead contractors know more than anyone, except perhaps insurance experts and solicitors, that the stakes are high in every project in ways that extend beyond health and safety. […]
September 11th 2017
Painters and decorators who spend their time sanding, spraying, cleaning and filing are exposing themselves to a number of known cancer causing properties, known as carcinogens. This daily contact can cause lung and bladder cancer, causing the death of 334 painters a year, according to the cancer burden study. Hazardous substances which can be found […]
September 8th 2017
Among other construction and trade related risks, dust kicked up into the air from sanding, grinding, drilling and cutting can cause fatal damage to those exposed to it. Understanding the dangers and knowing how to protect against them is key to avoiding serious illnesses which may not come to light until many years later. What […]
September 7th 2017
Stringent on-site health and safety measures can protect your workers first and foremost, but also care for your business by reducing absence, protecting your reputation, retaining staff and maintaining productivity. Best practices around training, the right equipment and signage are all a given when working on a construction site, but what of the overlooked risks […]
