Influential trade association SELECT has joined the Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS) to warn that all heat, smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms being fitted under new legislation must comply with the relevant product standards. The leading bodies’ joint alert about sub-standard and potentially unsafe products comes as the February Continue Reading
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Strong performance for the Health and Safety Products market due to Covid-19 Pandemic
The UK market has continued to perform strongly, buoyed by increased demand for PPE and hygiene products due to Covid, although overall market performance differs dramatically by sector, due to the lockdown measures imposed on businesses in 2020/early 2021. Given increased demand for many of the health and safety products Continue Reading
As restrictions ease, CICV Forum issues new health and safety guidance and urges construction industry to keep focusing on hygiene
As Scotland moves towards further easing of restrictions, the Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has issued more timely guidance and sounded a cautionary note, urging the sector to focus on health and safety to protect colleagues, customers and families. The unique collaboration says the sector is “not out of the woods yet” and, Continue Reading
DON’T FALL VICTIM TO THE ‘INVISIBLE KILLER’
Skin cancer from solar UV radiation is a growing risk, says UK safety expert Arco Over exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays is the leading cause of melanoma skin cancers in the UK.[1] As melanoma cases are rising faster than any other common cancer, the UK’s leading safety company, Arco, is Continue Reading
Do You Know About the Common Assessment Standard?
Originally launched in 2019 under its first phase of operation, 2021 has seen the full rollout of the Common Assessment Standard — news that no construction company should ignore. Given that the Common Assessment Standard is still in its infancy, it’s no surprise that many organisations are still uncertain as Continue Reading
4 Ways to Ensure Construction Site Safety
If you were to name work environments with high levels of health and safety, construction sites may not necessarily rank highly on your list. Being surrounded by metal tools and heavy machinery on a daily basis can present a number of health and safety concerns. There are steps you can Continue Reading
Construction Site Hazards: What are they and how to avoid them
For all the rules and regulations that are now in place, the construction sector is still one of the most dangerous in Ireland. Between 1989 and 2016, 338 fatal accidents were reported – more than one fifth of all work-related accidents, according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA). Part Continue Reading
Building a Safer Future Charter launches with first companies on way to becoming ‘Charter Champions’
The Building a Safer Future (BSF) Charter has launched its ‘Charter Champion’ company initiative to help companies drive the systemic culture change required to put building safety first. Through robust self-assessment, benchmarking and independent verification, the BSF Charter Champion company initiative will help companies identify potential issues and, in turn, develop continuous Continue Reading
Health and Safety in the Warehouse
It is essential business owners prioritise the health and safety of their workforce. Whatever the industry, employers have a duty of care to their employees. This is especially the case in work environments like warehouses which pose a greater risk to the health of the employees. Here, there are risks workers need be aware of and protective Continue Reading
Health and safety training goes 4D for HS2
Health and safety in construction is getting a much-needed boost courtesy of funding from HS2 via the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK. A new customisable online training tool is now in development by specialists in cloud-based Building Information Modelling (BIM) and digital twins, 3D Repo, in collaboration with 4D consultancy, Freeform, and Balfour Beatty Continue Reading