8 February Schools – Work Placement Checks Take a look at the HSE “Myth Buster website” and there are lots on interesting, foolish and generally odd ideas out there. This particular one intrigued me as I’m currently doing a lot of work with Schools and Academies. Case 223 – Enquirer advised that she is unable to carry out work placement checks in high … Read More
20 December Written Scheme of Examination We are happy to provide this information, but we do not create Written Schemes of Examination. Pressure systems must be inspected in accordance with a written scheme of examination created (or certified) by a competent person. The user (or owner) of the pressurised system must ensure that the competent person has the necessary knowledge, experience, and independence to … Read More
20 December Work Equipment and Machinery In this blog article, Mike Ellerby deals with some of the questions concerning employers about vast subject of Work Equipment and Machinery. Consideration is given to the issues of machinery guarding, operator checks, worker training and maintenance of the work equipment. Read More
20 December Warehouse Operations Many businesses have storage and warehouse facilities as an integral and important part of their operation. These may be very busy places at all times (such as in a logistics operation) or they may be quiet for many hours a day, but have periods of intense activity. Warehouses are dangerous places and people do get hurt … Read More
20 December Health and Safety Q&A – Small Business Hazardous Substances In this question and answer section, Mike Ellerby addresses some of the issues facing smaller businesses when faced with undertaking COSHH risk assessments and introducing and enforcing the use of appropriate control measures in the workplace. Most of the companies in the UK are small or medium sized enterprises. The same health and safety laws … Read More
20 December Stay Safe in the Sun Too much sunlight is harmful to your skin. A tan is a sign that the skin has been damaged. The damage is caused by ultraviolet (UV) rays in sunlight. When working outdoors the effects of the weather in this environment can potentially have a very serious impact on an employee’s welfare if the risks have … Read More
20 December Regulatory Reform Order With respect to fire Safety, LRB Consulting can: Assist the responsible person with their fire safety duties Carry out a fire safety risk assessment of your premises Create a fire safety improvement plan Help to create emergency procedures Provide suitable documentation for fire safety records Read More
20 December Permit to Work A robust Permit to Work System is an important safety management feature for many companies. While this can be clear and obvious with respect to engineering operations (such as in the chemical industry or oil industry) there are many other, less obvious instances, where a suitable Permit to Work System can be effective. Organisations, including … Read More
20 December Office Safety Here are some potential dangers to staff safety in the office: Trips – trailing cables from electrical equipment, uneven floors or general poor housekeeping can lead to trips and falls. Slips – wet floors, even from small spillages, can lead to falls resulting in considerable injury, bruises and broken bones. Electric Shocks – can be … Read More
20 December Lone Women Drivers List of simple ways of helping to avoid becoming a victim of violence for Lone Women Drivers: Think about where you park your car Always approach your car with the key in your hand Always check the back seat of your car before getting in Carry a loud alarm, preferably a torch alarm, handy in … Read More