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Health and Safety Kit: First Aid in the Workplace

June 13, 2016

It’s an unfortunate fact that incidents requiring medical treatment will occur in any workplace from time to time, no matter how many precautions are put in place to prevent accidents…

The Health & Safety Kit: Confined Spaces

June 13, 2016

Just as with any other workspace, there are responsibilities, guidelines and laws that are applicable to employers with employees working in confined spaces. As well as the usual…

How to Avoid Corporate Manslaughter

June 6, 2016

Corporate manslaughter refers to a criminal offence in English law that involves a death caused by a corporate entity. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide (CMCMA) Act came into effect…

Beware of Falling Materials at Construction Sites

May 4, 2016

Employers have a duty of care to protect members of the public, as well as their own staff and other workers who may be sharing the job site. One of…

What are the different types of Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs)

March 22, 2016

MEWPs, or mobile elevated working platforms, are powered access machines, used in a huge range of construction and warehousing sectors. MEWPs are available in two basic types: boom (cherry…

How Safe is Scaffolding?

March 17, 2016

Scaffolding is the solution to many access issues, providing a safe and legal means of access for workers at height. It is recommended above many other means of access, especially…

How to cope with mental illness in the workplace

March 14, 2016

Mental health is a problem that affects approximately 1 in every 4 people each year, yet there is still little guidance available to employers on how to manage and…

Apprenticeships Essential to Growth of Construction Sector

March 10, 2016

The experts at The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) are predicting a growth in the construction industry that will see housebuilding return to pre-recession levels by 2020. In order for…

The Dangers of Casual Forklift Training

February 23, 2016

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed that many employers are allowing new forklift operators to be trained casually, by existing forklift operators, rather than by an accredited training…

MEWPS: How to Avoid Trapping & Crushing

February 17, 2016

Mobile Elevated Working Platforms (MEWPs) are the safest way of positioning workers at height for temporary jobs as they provide efficient access to high…

Why is Construction one of the Most Dangerous Jobs in the UK?

February 10, 2016

Construction workers are most at risk of death than any other type of worker in the UK. The construction industry has held first place in the most dangerous jobs…

Growing Confidence in Construction in the North East

February 5, 2016

For the second year running, the construction sector in the North East has been thriving, and with a renewed confidence in the areas construction contractors, this seems…

Finding new construction recruits in unusual places

January 20, 2016

As the homebuilding and construction industries continue to recover and expand, the skills shortage is becoming a bigger cause for concern as employers struggle to fill vacancies. However, alongside…

Can you become Health & Safety qualified online?

January 15, 2016

No matter what industry you work in, or what level you work at, training to improve your effectiveness at your job is always desirable when progressing your career. However, finding…

Teesside Firm Fined £400,000 Following Fatality

January 6, 2016

A firm in the North East, operating from Hartlepool Dockyard, have been fined £400,000 and made to pay over £100,000 in costs, following an incident that resulted in the death…

Protecting your warehouse from flooding

January 4, 2016

Warehouses and their stock are extremely valuable, and every effort should be made to provide protection against all kinds of hazards and threats; from criminal activity and accidental damage to…