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Working Safely with Metal Working Fluids
Working safely with metalworking fluids During processes such as machining, grinding and milling, individuals working with metalworking fluids as part of their day-to-day role risk
HSE ISSUES SOCIAL DISTANCING WARNING TO EMPLOYERS
The HSE has published guidance on social distancing, keeping businesses open and in-work activities during the coronavirus outbreak Social distancing In these extraordinary times, the
EXAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENT: CARRYING OUT CONSTRUCTION TYPE ACTIVITIES, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS – CONSIDERING THE CURRENT SITUATION WITH REGARDS TO EXPOSURE TO AND TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19
We have created an example risk assessment for our clients’ use, for the carrying out of construction type activities, maintenance and repairs – considering the
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
You must only make a report under RIDDOR (The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013) when: an unintended incident at work has
Carrying out thorough examination and testing of lifting and pressure equipment during the coronavirus outbreak
HSE recognises the potential challenges when carrying out legal requirements for thorough examination and testing (TE&T) of plant and equipment as a result of additional
Coronavirus (Covid-19) – Site Operating Procedures Version 3 Published
Site Operating Procedures Protecting Your Workforce During Coronavirus (Covid-19) This guidance is intended to introduce consistent measures on construction sites of all types and sizes
EXAMPLE RISK ASSESSMENT FOR COVID-19 IN WORKPLACES
HSENI has produced an example risk assessment which shows the kind of approach HSENI expects a small business or workplace to take when carrying out
FIRE SAFETY WARNING AS MILLIONS WORK FROM HOME
Firefighters are issuing urgent #StayHomeStaySafe advice as millions of people complete their first full week of working from home amidst the Coronavirus pandemic. The majority
COVID-19: construction briefing – 24 March
The following briefing has been produced in collaboration between the Association for Consultancy & Engineering, Build UK, Chartered Institute of Building, CITB, Civil Engineering Contractors
Fit testing face masks to avoid transmission: coronavirus (COVID-19)
Respiratory protective equipment Tight-fitting respirators (such as disposable FFP3 masks and reusable half masks) rely on having a good seal with the wearer’s face. A
COMPANY FINED AFTER WORKER FALLS FROM UNPROTECTED LANDING AND SUFFERS BROKEN HIP
A construction company has been fined after a painter and decorator fell from an unprotected landing on the second floor of a house. The Court
COSHH – EH40/2005 WORKPLACE EXPOSURE LIMITS REVISION PUBLISHED
On 17 January 2020 HSE published a revised version of EH40/2005 ‘Workplace exposure limits’. This has been updated in order to implement amendments to the