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Working at Height Checklist for Site Supervisors: Managing Risks During the Job

Implementing a Health and Safety Management System

4 days ago

Most organisations already have a health and safety management system (HSMS). On paper,…

How to Ensure Workers Use Harnesses Correctly — Organisational Strategies for Real-World Work at Height

7 days ago

Falls from height remain one of the most persistent and serious risks in…

The Common Working at Height Hazards Everyone Knows

1 week ago

Typical hazards include: Unprotected edges or openings Fragile, sloping or deteriorated surfaces Incorrect…

CO₂ Fire Extinguisher: When & How to Use Them

2 weeks ago

In a real fire, people don’t have time to read labels. In smoke,…

Working at Height Risk Assessment: How to Identify Hidden Risks

2 weeks ago

A working at height risk assessment only prevents falls when it examines the…

Gas Testing and Ventilation Controls in Confined Spaces: What Managers Must Put in Place

3 weeks ago

Confined spaces can create lethal conditions for workers. Duty holders must plan the…

Food Safety Management System for UK Businesses: Core Elements and Key Responsibilities

3 weeks ago

Every food business, whether a small café or a large manufacturer, is legally…

Hazardous Manual Handling: Understanding the Real Causes and the Controls That Work

3 weeks ago

Manual handling is routine across most workplaces, but poorly designed or rushed tasks…

What is a Spill Kit – Everything You Need to Know

3 weeks ago

Many hazardous substances are used in workplaces. If these substances are uncontrollably released,…

Noise Safety: Key Employer Responsibilities Under UK Law

4 weeks ago

If you manage a noisy workplace, unmanaged exposure to loud environments can leave…

Preventing Conflicts in the Workplace Before They Escalate

4 weeks ago

Disagreements at work are unavoidable. Different personalities, pressures and opinions often collide. Most…

What is the Difference Between a Hazard and a Risk

4 weeks ago

Hazards and risks are two elements that are routinely confused. It is important…

Blogs

Working at Height Checklist for Site Supervisors: Managing Risks During the Job

Implementing a Health and Safety Management System

How to Ensure Workers Use Harnesses Correctly — Organisational Strategies for Real-World Work at Height

The Common Working at Height Hazards Everyone Knows

CO₂ Fire Extinguisher: When & How to Use Them

Working at Height Risk Assessment: How to Identify Hidden Risks

Gas Testing and Ventilation Controls in Confined Spaces: What Managers Must Put in Place

Food Safety Management System for UK Businesses: Core Elements and Key Responsibilities

Hazardous Manual Handling: Understanding the Real Causes and the Controls That Work

What is a Spill Kit – Everything You Need to Know

Noise Safety: Key Employer Responsibilities Under UK Law

Preventing Conflicts in the Workplace Before They Escalate

What is the Difference Between a Hazard and a Risk

Critical Blind Spots In Safety Observations

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