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Off-the-shelf manual handling training should become a thing of the past, according to new advice released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). New musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) advice has been issued by HSE to help employers to decide what type of help they need to tackle the MSD...
Face Fit Testing Facts We are asked daily to help with the confusion around face fit testing. So, we have put together some face fit testing facts and information which we hope will help. Do I have to get my guys face fit tested? In short, if...
Using damaged abrasive wheels accounts for a large proportion of wheel breakages when using cutting and grinding equipment. The sudden and catastrophic breakage of an abrasive wheel can lead to serious life changing injuries and in some cases even death, also these breakages can cause significant...
Getting the right abrasive wheel training course is important for the safety of both your employees and the general public. You should only ever use an accredited training company to provide this, otherwise how do you know if your instructor is experienced in the use of...
Correct RPE selection is vital to ensure the health & safety of your employees. This week on site whilst conducting a non licensed asbestos training course I was presented with reusable half face masks fitted with ABEK gas/vapour filters by the trainees and informed that this...
Found in buildings across the country, asbestos has many useful building properties including its resistance to fire and its affordability. However, it can also be very damaging to the health of workers. It is only recently that we have become fully aware of the health problems...
What are Abrasive Wheels? Before we discuss abrasive wheels training it is best to explain what abrasive wheels are. An abrasive wheel is a piece of cutting or grinding equipment that can be fitted onto tools such as saws and grinders. There are many different types available,...
Many UK workers face daily exposure to potentially dangerous substances, which can cause harm through contact, inhalation or consumption. In order to protect them from serious health conditions, we need to be able to control their exposure through firstly implementing suitable control measures and then...
“Work at Height incidents are responsible for approximately half of all workplace deaths and the largest number of serious injuries. Work at Height must be managed effectively and those who breach HSE enforcement notices are likely to be prosecuted.” (David Norton, HSE Inspector) Working at height involves...
What is the difference between quantitative and qualitative face fit testing? Face fit testing is an essential part of keeping employees safe in hazardous environments. It helps to determine the effectiveness of their respiratory protective equipment (RPE), so that informed decisions can be made as...
