New Videos on Metalworking Fluids Quality Checks
June 28, 2023The United Kingdom Lubricants Association Metalworking Fluid Product Stewardship Group, in association with the HSE and University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre, have pro...
New Guidance on the Safe Use of MEWPS Near Power Lines
June 28, 2023The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has released new guidance as part of their High Voltage! global electric safety campaign. The IPAF High Voltage! campaign is designed to help...
HSE Report on Fit Testing of CE Marked Ear Loop Respirators
June 28, 2023Following the previous safety alert released April 2022 the HSE has now released specific details of research undertaken regarding the effectiveness of different styles of filtering facepiece ...
HSE Publish Revised Version of ‘Electrical Safety on Construction Sites’
June 27, 2023The HSE has published updated guidance covering electrical safety on construction sites. The guidance focuses on control measures and actions that can be taken to reduce the risk of accidents ...
DVSA Update Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness
June 27, 2023The DVSA have updated, as of 18th April 2023, their existing guidance, originally published 22nd April 2014, about maintaining the road worthiness of commercial goods and passenger carrying ve...
Draft Guides on the Safety of Alternative Fuels in Construction
June 27, 2023Three new draft guides have been published by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) with the aid of the Construction Industry Advisory Council (CONIAC). The guides are available to read on...
Compressed Gas Cylinder Risk Assessment Guide
June 26, 2023A new technical information sheet has been released by the British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) covering risk assessments for activities involving compressed gas cylinders in the workpl...
Guidance on Managing Stress
June 23, 2023Stress is defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as ‘the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them’. Stress can affect a person’s ...
Regulation deadline approaching for employees working with di-isocyanates
June 22, 2023Under the regulations¹, from 24th August 2023, anyone whose work involves use of di-isocyanates either on their own or where the chemical is part of another substance or mixture (except for w...
New Guidance for Common Lifts in Construction
May 24, 2023A Schedule of Common Lifts publication has been released by The Industry Lifting Lead AP Group. This publication is designed to provide clear guidance on various lifting methods for different ...
New Safety Videos for Boaters using Inland Waterways
May 24, 2023A new set of five videos regarding the safe use of inland waterways, have been released by the Environment Agency in partnership with the Canal and River Trust. The videos each cover a differe...
New Guidance on Fire Safety in Small Premises
May 24, 2023The Home Office recently published 3 new guides to responsible persons and building owners comply with their fire safety duties in small no-domestic premises and blocks of flats. As well conte...
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