Working safely at height According to the Health and Safety Executive working at height means: “work in any place where, if precautions were not taken, a person could fall a distance liable to cause personal injury. You are working at height if you: ● work above ground/floor level ● could fall from an edge, through… Read More
No catches – just free quality training from SAMS Ltd! In conjunction with UKATA – we are taking part in the train safe, work safe, keep safe campaign. We will be offering two FREE classroom UKATA Asbestos Awareness Training Sessions!! You or your business can send one person per business to attend – completely free… Read More
Do you need a lone worker policy? A lone worker is an employee who works in isolation, without close or direct supervision. If your company employs lone workers then its important to remember that out of sight shouldn’t mean out of mind – you need to make sure that their needs are considered just… Read More
Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net According to the Telegraph, mental health issues account for more than 70 million lost working days each year; that’s 38% of all days lost due to sickness. Sickness causes a loss of production or output and increased pressure on remaining staff. It is very difficult to plan for sickness… Read More
Site supervision is a vital role in the construction industry, where safety is a key issue – that needs a lot of attention! As the site supervisor, it’s your job to both assess and manage safety hazards in the workplace. Responsibilities may also include managing and instructing the site workers, setting goals for the team,… Read More
3 tips for avoiding procrastination. For many people procrastination is an unfortunate part of everyday life. It can be very easy to put off things that you should really be doing by avoiding the job and instead choosing to do less important tasks or things that really are not a priority. Or, even worse, doing… Read More
Protecting your Future – the No1 Workplace Killer Whenever I ask the question “What’s the Number One killer in the workplace” the answer ranges from Slips,Trips, and falls to Violence and Anger in the Workplace… perhaps I ask the question too often! The correct answer however is Asbestos – or more accurately Mesothelioma. Generally this… Read More
Why do you need first aiders in the workplace? Workplaces can be dangerous. Whether you work in a low risk environment like an office or a library or a higher risk workplace like a warehouse, construction site or assembly plant, accidents can happen. Ensuring that you have first aiders in place can help to prevent… Read More
How does shift work affect employees? If your business employs shift workers or is considering doing so, you need to consider how this type of work affects your employees. Employers are duty bound by law to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work. The onus isn’t all on the company though,… Read More
On 6th April 2015 the existing CDM Regulations will be repealed and replaced with the above. The changes being made are far reaching and, in our view, seek to place greater control over smaller construction projects and the role of contractors. This is a fundamental change and you are advised that having a good knowledge… Read More