The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is out conducting spot inspections on businesses checking they are working right and are COVID-secure. HSE is checking that businesses are aware of the Safer Workplace guidance and advising where necessary on improvements needed to ensure the workplace is COVID-secure. HSE works with other public local and national government […]
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COVID 19 CLC Site Operating Procedures V5 Update
Site Operating Procedures V5 The Site Operating Procedures have been updated by the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) to reflect the latest Government guidance following the easing of lock-down measures in England from Saturday 4 July. The ‘one metre plus’ social distancing guidelines require workers to stay two metres apart, or one metre with risk […]
HSE issues safety alert against using KN95 facemask as PPE
HSE issues safety alert against using KN95 face mask as PPE The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning against the use of KN95 facemasks as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). A safety alert has been issued urging all employers and suppliers not to purchase or use KN95 face masks as PPE. The alert was issued […]
Air suspension systems on vehicles
Air suspension systems on vehicles Introduction HSE have investigated several serious incidents involving air suspension systems on vehicles. The two main causes are collapse of inadequately supported vehicles and unintended rupture or release of components from the air suspension system. You should Undertake minimal repair work at the roadside or third-party premises. The best place […]
Working Safely During COVID 19
Working safely during the coronavirus outbreak Assessing Risk As an employer, you must protect people from harm. This includes taking reasonable steps to protect your workers and others from coronavirus. In your risk assessment you must: Identify what work activity or situations might cause transmission of the virus Think about who could be at risk […]