15 Ways to Get to the Top in Health and Safety
Being a Professional I’ve worked as an occupational health and safety professional for 20 years and it hasn’t been easy. I started out in health and safety knowing a bit, but thinking I knew it all....
View ArticleRobot Safety – New Report from Denmark
I’ve just been reading a Danish report on how robots have become an essential part of the workplace future, and the health and safety risks they pose. Not just now, but in the future, because they will...
View ArticleSilicosis and Roof Tile Cutting
Silicosis Prevention At Work What is Silicosis Silicosis is a chronic lung disease caused by breathing in tiny bits of silica dust. Silica is the second most common mineral in the earth’s crust. It is...
View ArticleIs it a Health or Safety Hazard?
How Is a Health Hazard Different from a Safety Hazard? Many safety specialists believe they can protect health the same as they protect safety in the workplace, and do not see the need for knowing the...
View ArticleRisk Assessment App
A New App for Risk Assessments I’ve been contacted by an app developer to comment on a new risk assessment App. The entry-level (with in app purchases) is free but there is an option to upgrade to the...
View ArticleManagers: Should You Test Workers For Drugs and Alcohol?
The misuse of drugs and alcohol is a serious concern in the workplace, not only for the person who is misusing the substance but also for colleagues and the public. The possession of some drugs is...
View ArticleWhat Health Checks Must a Business Provide?
Each year more people become ill as a result of their work than killed or injured in industrial accidents. While most work-caused diseases do not kill, they can make life really uncomfortable for those...
View ArticlePutting the H back into Elf and Safety
How many times do safety professionals add all the health risks into a health and safety risk assessment - try this health risk assessment checklist here The post Putting the H back into Elf and Safety...
View ArticleThe Easy Way to Protect Your Ethnic Minorities from Covid19
Want to know the professional way to do a ethnic minority risk assessment especially for carers? All the info, links and current thinking here. The post The Easy Way to Protect Your Ethnic Minorities...
View ArticleAccredition Scheme for Face Fit Testing
Face Fit Testing for RPE How can a workplace be sure that the respiratory protective equipment (RPE) provided fits employees properly? Has the face fit test been carried out competently? What about...
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