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We all think about using EYE protection when needed. Try to be just as conscientious about LUNG protection. Solvent paint, vapours and welding fumes are hard to “swallow.” Remember that vapours, dust or airborne particles of any kind may be injurious to your throat and lungs. Even if you are exposed to airborne contaminants for … Read more
Slips and trips are the most common cause of major accident in the Catering Industry. The estimated cost to society for slips, trips and falls in the workplace is in excess of £800 million according to the UK’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE). In simple human terms, it’s also the source of a great deal … Read more
Hazards and risks associated with the use of strimmers • Flying debris which can cause injury to the eyes or other part of the body, injure pedestrians, damage parked cars, property or passing vehicles.• Animal faeces which can cause disease – operators may come into contact with these when adjusting cutting cords or if these … Read more
Most offices are considered low-risk in terms of electrical hazards, but an office could be as equally dangerous as any other job if risk assessments are not being carried out. Most common causes in an office would be a fault or unsafe installation, electrical equipment used in an office is potentially hazardous and can do … Read more
Workplace bullying and harassment is a safety and health issue that can compromise the mental and physical health and safety of Employees. To ‘harass’ means to engage in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably be known to be unwelcome. Main Duties Bullying and harassing behaviour can include: • … Read more
Using a mobile phone behind the wheel of a car causes you to take your eyes, hands and mind off the road. Even if this is only for a split second (and it rarely is) the consequences can be severe. A lot of people kid themselves that because they are so good at multi-tasking, there’s … Read more
Vibration can cause serious and disabling injuries, but many operatives are unaware of the risks. Many construction tools can cause vibration including road breakers, chainsaws, percussive hand tools, rotating hand tools, riveting guns, etc. Main points: • Reduce the potential for vibration by careful selection of work equipment (ie use those with vibration absorbing features).• … Read more
It happens each year, snow, ice, wind, rain and fog. But each year it comes as asurprise with road traffic accidents and an increase in slips trips and falls in andaround the workplace. With care and forward planning these accidents can beavoided. Being outside in adverse weather brings changed conditions that needextra consideration. Not so … Read more
Allergic reactions to food are on the increase across the UK. The population hasbecome more aware of the impact certain foods can have when consumed if theperson eating has a negative reaction to them.In 2006 the law was changed to acknowledge the risks that allergic reactions canhave to the individual. As a result, food businesses … Read more
Bench grinders are safe and effective tool when used correctly but can be veryhazardous when improperly used, this can include electric shocks fires or personalinjury. When working with bench and pedestal grinders, certain precautions should betaken to avoid injuries. Always follow posted safety guidelines, and read allinstructions provided by the manufacturer Main Points Hazards • … Read more
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