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September 3, 2013
The cherry picker has a diverse number of uses and is an integral part of many construction and engineering environments. Originally designed to be used in orchards for fruit picking,…
August 22, 2013
Everyone needs to keep abreast of new developments with workplace health and safety regulations. Without proper compliance, of course, an organisation or business can fall foul of the law and,…
August 14, 2013
If you need to move heavy loads in a warehouse, on a construction site or in a storage facility, a forklift truck is likely to be the most useful…
August 5, 2013
According to official statistics based on data released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) at the beginning of July, the number of workers fatally injured in Britain last year…
July 24, 2013
How would you feel if a friend or loved one suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing? Would you know how to perform CPR if a work colleague’s heart stopped? What if…
July 8, 2013
An autoparts company – Faltec Europe Ltd – based in Tyneside, have been fined after a member of staff lost control of a compressed air hose that then whipped him…
June 26, 2013
The team at Health and Safety Training Ltd are proud to be one of the main sponsors of a John O’Groats to Land’s End charity cycle challenge! A 4-man team,…
June 17, 2013
Unemployment figures are a constant cause for concern, and for good reason, with 1,583,576 people currently out of work in the UK, which is a huge rise of 15,000 in…
June 7, 2013
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June 3, 2013
In 2008, Mr K Joyce fell to his death from a cherry picker whilst he was dismantling a steel roofing structure in Newcastle. At the time, Mr Joyce was…
May 7, 2013
Whether you run a large construction company or a small retail unit, you will need to observe the necessary health and safety requirements that will keep your workforce and visitors…
April 25, 2013
In June 2010 an anonymous call made to the HSE instigated an unannounced inspection of a construction site in Aberdeen, run by MK Builders (North East) Ltd – a County…
April 2, 2013
The TUC (Trades Union Congress) has again issued a new version of the Hazards at Work guide, in response to the rising concerns about the reduction in the number of…
March 25, 2013
As summer approaches, organisations and communities are planning local events for people to attend – from summer fêtes, sporting events and music festivals to fundraising events for local charities. Unfortunately,…
March 19, 2013
On the 18th of February, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched a month-long, national campaign aimed at reducing the number of workplace accidents that result in death, injury…
March 11, 2013
The cost of failing to comply with Health and Safety Legislation The last few years have seen a general decrease in the number of non-fatal workplace injuries, with last year’s…
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