The HSE and the Pre-Fabricated Access Suppliers’ and Manufacturers’ Association (PASMA) have issued warnings about certain types of access equipment. What’s prompted this and what should you be aware
of?
Published 28.02.2011
If you’re having work carried out by abseilers, they will obviously need to fix their ropes to something solid. Is it OK if they use existing fixings on the roof such as a cleaning cradle track?
Published 27.04.2015
The HSE has announced its priorities for construction inspectors over the coming year. What’s included in the plan of work for 2013/14 and if you’re involved in the sector, what should you do to
prepare?
Published 23.08.2013
A manufacturing company has been fined after a blade caused serious injuries to an agency worker’s hand. What caused the accident and how should the firm have managed its agency staff differently?
Published 27.02.2020
If your staff complete safety-critical tasks, such as operating plant, many clients will insist they have a “fit for work” medical. What’s to know?
Published 05.10.2017
News that designers are receiving practical guidance on the prevention of falls should be received positively by clients, constructors and design teams. What’s been published and will it do any good?
Published 10.05.2013
A recent case has highlighted that some plant and equipment available for hire may not meet required health and safety standards. What happened and what should you be doing to avoid potentially
unsafe machines?
Published 10.05.2013
You’re tempted to modify your low level access equipment to make it safer to use. Is this something that you should consider, or is doing so likely to cause more problems than it solves?
Published 02.08.2011
As part of the forthcoming Moving Goods Safely campaign, inspectors will be looking at working at height on vehicles. What’s prompted this, and what, if anything, should you be doing to protect your
staff?
Published 03.12.2007