Preventing slips and trips at work will help prevent personal injury.

There are many occupations which involve working at height. From climbing up ladders to using scaffolding and platforms, the risks of falling from height are very real indeed. Falls from height account for a large percentage of of accidents in the workplace every year. The risks involved in working at height mean that it’s important […]

A visit from a Health and Safety Inspector can be nerve-wracking but in most cases, the visit is completely routine. Here we explain what you can expect from a routine visit and what happens next if there has been any breach of health and safety rules.

There are several warehouse health and safety issues to be concerned with in this work environment. Each staff member should be provided with a health and safety handbook which covers all of the main safety procedures. Our guide gives a summary of the main issues which a company operating a warehouse would need to consider. […]

People at work usually try to work safely. Not many people arrive at work and try to have an accident! However, people also become complacent at work, often taking their workplace for granted and forgetting that other people may be affected by their practices. If you are responsible for workplace safety, our guide on how […]

Biocides are used to control or kill organic materials such as insects, bacteria, fungi, animals and viruses. They work either biological or chemical means. When working with biocides, there are strict control measures in place. You must stick to the relevant safety legislation to use them. This is part of the laws laid out by […]

Determining the cause of workplace accidents is extremely important. It is essential that even minor accidents are reported and properly investigated so that causes are identified and control measures put in place to prevent recurrence. Our guide on workplace accident investigation techniques will cover the basics steps you should take. The Importance of Workplace Accident […]

Being a taxi driver can be a dangerous profession. Incidents of violence and abuse are thankfully quite rare. However, as lone workers, taxi driver safety needs to be considered. So if you drive taxis, it’s a good idea to think about how to improve your security. All taxi drivers should be aware of their personal […]

People working in different types of job obviously face a range of situations where they are at risk of accident or injury. These risks and hazards at work can result in injuries. But what are the main causes of accidents in the workplace? Our guide looks at types of accident commonly suffered at work, and […]

Lifting and carrying objects are among the main causes of accidents in the British workplace. But with care and diligence, most of these injuries are avoidable. If you lift a heavy object carelessly you can end up pulling muscles or even worse, suffer long-term damage to your back or upper limbs. Our guide to manual […]