26 October Hydrofluoric Acid – First Aid Hydrofluoric acid – First Aid Case Study Hydrofluoric acid (HF) is very corrosive, highly irritating and poisonous. HF burns can be severe and extremely painful, causing extensive damage to the skin and eyes, and to the mucous membranes if breathed or swallowed. HF is absorbed quickly and can cause widespread damage to the body and death. … Read More
18 March Spotlight On – The HSL’s GRIP Scheme The HSL’s GRIP Scheme We come across slips, trips, and falls more often than we’d like to. Infact, they remain the most common cause of major injuries to employees. This got us looking at the HSL’s GRIP Scheme, and how this might help reduce the number of incidents. We thought we’d share what we found … Read More
4 February Wind Farm Health and Safety As a Health and Safety consultancy, we do involved in some very interesting projects. We are involved in site safety on some windfarm projects at the moment. It seems obvious, but …. ….. windfarms get built in windy places! That creates all sorts of problems for the contractors to overcome. In the winter time, wind, … Read More