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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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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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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With the recent storms hitting the UK, we can safely say that Summer is behind us and that Autumn has rightfully claimed its place. While this might be nice for that odd Autumn stroll, the months ahead pose problems for
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Regardless of the size of an organisation or company, the employers are faced with many issues. However, health and safety should be a key priority. Health and safety law dictates that every company has a duty of care to their
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Over 5,000 people a year die in the UK alone from asbestos-related diseases, that’s more than the number of people killed on the roads. Therefore, the dangers of this substance shouldn’t be ignored. With around 20 tradesmen dying each week
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With Winter fast approaching, employers need to be using these Autumn months to prepare for the problems that will inevitably follow. Now is the time for colds to spread and for the bad weather to really set in, so why
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