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What is Stress? To begin with, stress is an inevitable part of our lives. There can be a wide range of triggers such as financial worries, a change in circumstances, illness or loss of loved ones, etc. Furthermore, stress can negatively affect a person’s behaviour, relationships and performance at home as well as in their job leading to long-term absence … Read More

If you work on a construction site, it is important to wear the correct personal protective equipment at all times. Having the wrong PPE or not wearing any could put you and others in grave danger and lead to workplace hazards. This article covers all the critical points you need to consider before stepping foot onto a construction site. In … Read More

What is E-learning? With online courses spreading rapidly on the internet, more and more children and adults are turning towards e-learning. E-learning means engaging in an educational course through an online setting. Furthermore, e-learning courses can exist in a variety of forms, using various technologies. It is also known as multimedia learning, online education, web-based training, virtual education as well as … Read More

Hand-arm vibration (HAV) is the vibration that is transmitted from a work process into the workers’ hands and arms. This can be caused by operating hand-held power tools, hand-guided equipment, or by holding materials that are processed by machines. Several studies have shown that frequent as well as regular exposure to HAV can result in permanent adverse health effects. These … Read More

Forklifts are very common pieces of equipment available in a warehouse. They are capable of moving large, heavy products across the workplace in a short period. Despite their efficiency and convenience, these machines can prove to be dangerous without the right safety rules in place. In the tips below, we will go through some forklift safety tips for employers, drivers … Read More

Working at height is one of the prime reasons for fatalities and significant injuries. Typical situations include falls from ladders and vulnerable surface areas. ‘Work at height’ suggests working in an area where, if there were no preventative measures, an individual might fall from a distance which would lead to personal injury. This article demonstrates how employers can take straightforward, … Read More

As part of handling the health and safety of your organisation, you need to regulate the risks in your workplace. To do this, you need to consider what may harm people and also decide whether you are taking reasonable steps to avoid that harm. This is called risk assessment. A risk assessment is not about creating a large number of … Read More

Duties under the Health and Safety Act 1974 (HSWA) reach risks from legionella bacteria, which might develop from job activities. The Monitoring of Health and Safety at Work Rules (MHSWR) offer a broad framework for managing health and safety at the office. In particular, the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Rules 2002 (COSHH) provide a framework of actions developed … Read More

It is essential to carry out a fire risk assessment. When a building or facility is being constructed the same should be continuously reviewed, evaluated as well as updated. Also, it assists in recognising and measuring hazards and risks associated with fire. Therefore, the organisation can decide whether the identified risks are acceptable or additional control measures are required. It … Read More

This article on health and safety awareness is for those in business who have responsibilities under health and safety law (‘duty holders’), for example, employers, the self-employed and also those in control of work environments. It clarifies what a health and safety awareness officer (HSAO) is as well as what they do. In addition, it informs you what you can … Read More