Fire Safety Poster – A Simple Way to Improve Fire Safety
Fire is a constant risk in all types of workplaces. To ensure that staff and the public stay safe, every business should have a range of fire safety precautions in…
Where Are Fire Doors Required in the UK
Many buildings used for domestic or non-domestic purposes in the UK are legally required to have fire doors installed. If you are a landlord or an employer, you need to…
What is a Method Statement?
Controlling the risks associated with construction work requires careful planning and effective management. And method statements are a key part of doing exactly that. Method statements provide detailed step-by-step information…
What are the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Manual handling is the second most common cause of injuries at work. It is responsible for an estimated 115,000 injuries and 871,000 working days lost, according to data from the…
What Needs to Be in Your Health and Safety Policy?
All employers must have a clear policy for managing health and safety. A company health and safety policy sets out the organisation’s general approach to health and safety, explains who…
How Many Fire Wardens Should There Be in Your Workplace?
A fire can wipe out a business. It also puts lives at risk. If you are an employer or property manager in the UK, it’s your duty to protect people…
Why You Need a Fire Safety Course
Maintaining effective fire safety arrangements is one of the most important risk controls your organisation can implement. If a fire were to occur at work, it could have devastating effects…
What is an Ergonomic Approach to Manual Handling?
Ergonomics is the practice of designing tasks, equipment and workplaces to enhance comfort, safety and efficiency. Ergonomic principles play a major role in designing safe and effective manual handling practices.…
What is Manual Handling? A Guide for Employers
No matter what type of work you do, the chances are that at some point it will involve manual handling. If they are performed incorrectly, manual handling tasks can easily…
How Many People Suffer from Slips, Trips and Falls at Work?
Have you ever wondered what one of the most common causes of workplace injuries in Great Britain is? Slips, trips and falls on the same level are consistently among the…
