You may have heard the term good workplace housekeeping but haven’t really understood what it means, or how it applies to you, your job, and your workplace. Good housekeeping in the workplace is a set of guidelines and best practices designed to keep workers safe and healthy, and to prevent Read more…
Safety signs are an important part of our lives. We see them everywhere, from the street to the workplace. They tell us what we need to do, or not do, in order to keep ourselves safe. We see safety signs everywhere we go, but what do they mean? What are Read more…
You may have heard the term PPE at work or on the news, or maybe you’ve been told to get some PPE to do certain tasks and have no idea what it means, or why it is so important. After reading this article you will know everything you need to Read more…
Hand arm vibration syndrome can be a significant risk for workers who use equipment such as chainsaws, concrete cutters, pavement breakers, and other powered tools. Unfortunately many people never hear about it until it is too late. Here’s what you need to know about hand vibration and how to prevent Read more…
As a business owner, it’s important to ensure that your employees are safe while they’re working, and if you’re an employee you want to make sure you are working safely. One way to do this is by ensuring the use of proper safety equipment, such as ladders. Ladders can be Read more…
Did you know that every year, millions of people are injured as a result of manual handling injuries? Manual handling is the process of moving or carrying an object with your hands or arms. This can be a very dangerous job if not done correctly. Think about the last time Read more…
Toolbox talks are an excellent way to ensure the safety of your team while on the job. By talking about potential dangers and how to avoid them, you can ensure that everyone is on the same page and informed. When conducting toolbox talks, one of the most important considerations to Read more…
No matter what your trade is, most workers in construction at some time work at height, or nearby to where others are working at height. Safe work method statements help everyone who is working on site to understand what their responsibilities are, and how they can work safely. Conducting tool Read more…
Every business should have a plan in place to test and tag as it is an important safety precaution for businesses of all sizes. This means that regular tests are conducted on all electrical equipment to ensure it is safe for use. Not only is this required by law in Read more…
While silicosis is currently in the news and being targeted by regulators, it has been known since ancient Greek times that breathing in the dust of stone and other construction materials causes breathing and lung issues. For many years workers have been doing their best to reduce their exposure to Read more…