UK-based charity for the work at height sector, the No Falls Foundation, has launched its first ever ‘No Falls Week’, taking place between 13-17 May. A powerful campaign dedicated to promoting safe working at height, No Falls Week’s mission is simple ...
Read More »Access Industry Forum calls for a change to workplace injury reporting
The Access Industry Forum (AIF), the forum that represents the principal work at height trade associations and federations, is calling for clearer reporting of workplace accidents in a bid to save lives. As newly released Health & Safety Executive (HSE) ...
Read More »Lending a helping hand Spectrum Industrial extend range of safety stations
Safety Signs Manufacturer and Safety Products Supplier Spectrum Industrial have extended their range of safety stations. Safety stations positioned in easily accessible areas provide that helping hand to health and safety managers, by aiding the reduction of workplace injuries. According ...
Read More »Slips, trips and falls
According to the Health and Safety Executive, slips, trips and falls are the single most common cause of major incidents in UK workplaces, accounting for 20% of all reported specified (major) injuries in 2016/17. The key risk factors are: Poor ...
Read More »Tread safely
Safety flooring should meet the highest standards of slip resistance. Paul Rogers of Forbo Flooring Systems explains how floor coverings are tested and rated Having a fall in the workplace is bad news for both employers and employees. The Health ...
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