The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has introduced many new concepts and terminology to the language. One of these is “long COVID” also known as “post-COVID-19 syndrome”. Most people who contract COVID-19 will feel better in a few days or weeks and most will make a full recovery within 12 weeks, however symptoms can last longer for some people and this is … Read More
DOMESTIC SMOKE AND CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM REGULATIONS TO BE UPDATED
Carbon monoxide (CO) gas is produced by the incomplete burning of carbon-based fuels, such as gas, oil, wood and coal. When the gas enters the body it prevents the blood from bringing oxygen to cells, tissues, and organs. The gas is colourless, odourless and tasteless and the effects can be similar to many common ailments such as food poisoning, viral … Read More
Covid-19 Risk Assessments No Longer Required For Most Businesses In England And Scotland
Now that coronavirus restrictions are being replaced with public health advice, the HSE have updated their website to say that they no longer expect all organisations to consider Covid-19 in their risk assessments or to have specific measures in place. Higher risk activities such as laboratories handling virus specimens or health and social care working with infectious patients will still … Read More
PIB Group Acquires Baily Garner (Health and Safety) Ltd
PIB Group Ltd (‘PIB’) has snapped up Baily Garner (Health & Safety) Ltd (“Baily Garner HS” or “BGHS”), a specialist independent health and safety consultancy. Based in London and servicing customers nationally, Baily Garner HS provide a comprehensive range of solutions to a broad range of industries and blue-chip organisations. Their arrival will further strengthen the Group’s leading risk management … Read More
Roadmaps out of COVID Restrictions
As restrictions continue to ease, here is a summary of recent updates from the English, Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland governments England The government has announced a timetable for further reducing restrictions, main changes are: 22nd February 2022 The guidance for staff and students in most education and childcare settings to undertake twice weekly asymptomatic testing has been removed. 24th … Read More
SCISSOR LIFT SAFETY ALERT
Alerts have been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards regarding the following models of scissor lift. Tecalemit Scissor Lift SF9094 or 5 and SF9064 or 5 (Manufactured 2014 – 2018) Saturnus EV 40, 45 and 50 Scissor Lift (Manufactured 2014 – 2018) The manufacturer had previously identified a potential weakness in a weld on the scissor lifts, … Read More
Why risk management is important for all organisations as they return to work
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WHEELED LOADING SHOVEL SAFETY NOTICE
The HSE recently issued a safety notice concerning the use of wheeled loading shovels in waste and recycling facilities. This follows nine fatal vehicle-pedestrian collisions over four years involving these vehicles. Six of these were in the waste and recycling sector (the remainder involved wood chip). While wheeled loading shovels are versatile machines, driver visibility can be a problem and … Read More
LATEST ILL HEALTH AND INJURY STATISTICS PUBLISHED
The HSE has issued their latest annual statistics for levels of work related injury and ill health in the UK covering the period April 2020 to March 2021. Not surprisingly it is understood that these statistics have been significantly affected by the Coronavirus pandemic making comparisons with previous years difficult. The figures show that 1.7 million workers were suffering from … Read More
INTRODUCING NATASHA’S LAW
Allergies or intolerances to various substances are a part of everyday life, it is estimated that 2 million people in the UK have some form of food allergy or intolerance. While for many people an allergic reaction may be uncomfortable but not severe, sometimes the consequences of consuming the wrong food can be devastating. In July 2016, while on a … Read More