30 April Coronavirus – stepping up to help LRB Consulting Ltd works with many companies, large and small throughout the UK. During the recent coronavirus lockdown period, we provided our clients with up to date information regarding keeping safe and healthy during the lockdown as well as the knowledge to help them reoccupy business premises. However, one business Display by Design has not fully … Read More
7 April Face Fit Testing of RPE – Risk assessment and Prevention Face Fit Testing of RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) Respiratory Protective Equipment (or RPE) is used to protect wearers from exposure to a range of chemicals, solvents, dust, fibres, etc. It is often a protective measure that is identified in the risk assessment. The RPE must be able to provide adequate protection for individual wearers (otherwise … Read More
27 April Catalogue of failures – including using crowbars to smash an asbestos roof Quainton Logistics and Storage had let conditions on site fall well below the expected standards, said the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Workers use crowbars to smash asbestos roof Workers had not been given personal protective equipment and used crowbars to smash up asbestos cement roof sheets, which was then left on top of mobile … Read More
13 March Construction Safety – Solar powered, Cooled Helmets Construction Safety is always under review, though not often in a positive way. Here is something new and interesting: a solar powered cooled safety helmet for construction workers. According to press sources, an innovative cooled helmet has been designed and developed by researchers in Qatar has the potential to reduce the skin temperature of construction workers by … Read More
28 January COSHH for small business COSHH Risk Assessment can be daunting for smaller businesses. Most of the businesses in the UK are small or medium-sized enterprises. The same health and safety laws apply to small businesses as apply to big ones, with a few exemptions on written risk assessments and policy documentation for very small companies. Note: these size-based exemptions … Read More
1 August Are turban-wearing Sikhs exempt from the need to wear head protection in the workplace? Question – I was recently asked: “I recall some time ago that Sikhs did not need to wear hard hats if they were wearing a turban – Do you know if that is still the case?” Answer: In short the answer is yes, turban-wearing Sikhs exempt are exempt from the need to wear had protection. Longer … Read More
7 September Health and Safety Failings – Pharmaceutical firm fined after employee exposed to hazardous substances Pharmaceutical firm fined after employee exposed to hazardous substances Key Facts: An investigation was launched into a pharmaceutical firm after worker exposed to hazardous substances. The firm had failed to review and ensure the health and welfare of their employee. They were subsequently fined £27,000. Read More
9 June Health and Safety Failings – Farming company fined after ATV incident Farming company fined after ATV incident Key Facts: The fiancée of the director of a farming company suffered life-changing head injuries after an incident involving an all-terrain vehicle (ATV). The ATV was described as ‘dangerous and unroadworthy’, the fiancée had received no formal training, and there was no helmet available for her to wear whilst … Read More
14 May Health and Safety Failings – Construction worker’s fall from height leads to prosecution Construction worker’s fall from height leads to prosecution Key Facts: A construction worker suffered serious injuries after a fall from height. Several safety failings were identified at the site, such as a lack of planning, a lack of supervision, and a lack of suitable equipment. The company also failed to report the accident to the … Read More
22 April Spotlight On – A – Z of Health and Safety A-Z of Health and Safety We’ve been having fun in the office trying to come up with a definitive A – Z of health and safety words and ideas. See if you agree with the words we chose… Read More