There have been a couple of court cases this week involving the risks of working at height. The Health and Safety Executive take working at height risks very seriously and they will prosecute anyone found to be putting lives at risk. This type of work is the cause of most of the deaths found in… Read more »
Do You Know Health and Safety Law?
Any organisation needs to be aware of the health and safety law. It’s important to know the laws, understand them and the implications faced if they are broken. You should also be aware of how to work to remain within the law at all times in order to help reduce the chances of employees being… Read more »
Provide Basic Training to All Your Workers on Site
If you overlook health and safety issues in the construction industry it can have devastating effects. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous and needs to be carefully managed to reduce the risks. Everyone on the site must be trained in some level of health and safety, appropriate to their level of responsibility… Read more »
Preventing Fires in the Workplace
Fires can often be prevented with good control measures in place. In order to create control measures and monitoring systems an assessment is required. The act of creating a fire assessment is the responsibility of business owners and the owners of premises where the public have access. If you’re confused about your legal responsibilities regarding… Read more »
Woman Suffers Serious Injuries Caused by Lapse in Health and Safety
A company has been fined £60,000 after one of their employees was injured while working on an unguarded machine. Kelly Neild had to spend three months in hospital and now lives with permanent disabilities as a result of safety failings of her employer. The incident which occurred at Mainetti UK took place in 2009 and… Read more »
Lifting is a Hazard – Have You got Manual Handling under Control?
Manual handling is one of the topics covered in the CCNSG Safety Passport. As manual handling is responsible for more than a third of the injuries caused at work it is an area that needs to be tackled head on. There are all sorts of injuries caused by manual activities, which can include repetitive injuries… Read more »
Sub-Contractor Prosecuted by HSE
A sub-contractor has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive after they discovered several safety breaches. One of the contractors working for Mr James was burnt while working on a pavement in Birmingham. He hit a cable that was running under the ground which resulted in a jet of fire being released. The worker… Read more »
Essential Qualification for Site Management Safety
As a manager in your workplace, you are responsible for the health and safety of your employees. When they are carrying out a specific task such as working in confined spaces or working at heights, do you ensure that they are wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety harnesses? When they are working… Read more »
Managers Are in a Position of Authority & Responsible for Health and Safety
Are you doing everything you can as a manager to create a safe working environment for your employees? In the workplace, managers and others in a position of authority are responsible for the health and safety of their employees. They must do everything possible to keep their employees and the public safe from any harm…. Read more »
What are the Roles & Responsibilities of a Site Manager?
What is a Site Manager? Site managers are also known as construction managers, they are responsible for supervising construction sites and running construction projects. What is the Role of a Site Manager and What are their Duties? Within the construction agency, site managers are responsible for ensuring the safe day to day running of a… Read more »