This may seem obvious – but so many people fall off ladders because they haven’t thought about the proper way to climb and work from their ladder. 1. Keep your body facing the ladder at all times, centred between the stiles (the uprights). 2. Don’t reach too far forwards or sideways and don’t stand with [...]
Key safety management tips
June 9, 2011 By
There are many reasons for having a good safety management system in place: 1. To protect your staff from harm. 2. To protect your organisation from unnecessary insurance claims (and increased premiums). 3. To reduce costs and improve processes, performance and profitability. 4. To remain compliant with current legislation and avoid enforcement, works and prohibition [...]
Qualified to help?
June 3, 2011 By
The register of consultants (not those employed as safety advisors within companies) who qualify to deliver advice on health and safety has now been established. This was a point raised in Lord Young’s report (common Sense Common Safety www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk) which has been accepted by the government in full. To be listed on the Occupational Safety [...]
J is for journals
May 24, 2011 By
There’s a lot of talk about Continuous Professional Development (CPD), especially by the various professional institutes and associations who encourage (sometimes demand) their members to keep up-to-date. Professional journals are a great source of what’s going on and these are just a few of those in the safety arena that offer a range of information. [...]
Green workplaces
April 6, 2011 By
How green is your office? Even if you are not planning an office move or refurbishment, there are many positive steps you can take immediately to reduce the footprint of your office, at little or no extra cost. These are some strategies that will contribute to your environmental policy and create a greener workplace. Keep [...]
6 Tips to help the Environment at work
March 2, 2011 By
Whether you run a home-based business or a retail business there are simple, easy things you can do to go green. Operating a green business is not only good for the environment, but good for your business’ bottom line because conserving resources and cutting down on waste saves money. Be an environmentally aware by: 1. [...]
