Depending on your line of work, there will be specific illnesses or injuries that may be more common such as electrocution or falling. However, some common scenarios for whatever line of work you’re in come from frank accidents such as
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Whether you work hanging from electricity pylons or up a ladder, sat in the cab of a bus or filing paperwork in an office, there are always risks to workers. In some cases, some dangers may even be unavoidable, so
Read More You never know when you might come across an emergency. They can happen when walking down the street, when at home with your family or whilst at work. Being prepared with some basic knowledge of what to do can keep
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“Accreditation is the process in which certification of competency, authority, or credibility is presented.” The question is, how can this help you win bigger and better contracts? Invest in yourself Yes, getting accredited is an investment to begin with, but
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Just like we need A-levels to get into University and the right qualifications or a degree to get a job, contractors need accreditations to win certain contracts. Accreditations such as CHAS, SMAS, and SafeContractor, are an internationally recognised stamp of
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Although many of us aim to get some colour during the Summer months, a tan is actually a sign of skin damage; this damage can then led lead to other issues, some that can be serious. For outdoor workers, prolonged
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Employers have a duty of care to their employees in terms of health and safety, but what many don’t realise, is that you need a completely separate policy for pregnant employees. When you think about it, it makes sense. Not
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Many businesses implement sub-par safety measures so that they can move on to the ‘more important’ elements of their business, but what they don’t know, is that they are actually doing themselves more harm than good. When safety standards are
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Health and Safety is not just a necessity for keeping your staff safe in the workplace; it ensures that all of your business processes run as efficiently and productively as possible, it adds credibility to your reputation and increases your
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While sun exposure is essential for our general health and to provide us with our much needed natural supply of Vitamin D, it can cause serious issues, especially if we are exposed to it for a long period of time.
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