If you use any chemicals in your workplace you must ensure that they are stored correctly to prevent cross-contamination, pollution incidents and harm to your staff. How can you do this?
Published 26.01.2023
A fatal accident at a care home has provided a clear reminder about storing chemicals safely and keeping them away from potentially vulnerable individuals. What’s to know?
Published 25.03.2011
You use small petrol-driven tools and, therefore, keep a supply of petrol on your premises. You’ve heard there are regulations that control storage. Do they apply to small quantities?
Published 19.12.2005
A recent case which saw an employee suffer serious burns has highlighted why it’s vital to complete risk assessments that cover the use of hazardous chemicals and to implement the findings
immediately. What happened?
Published 21.03.2011
You’ve heard of safety data sheets (SDS) and chemical risk assessments. But are they the same thing and how should you manage chemicals used by your business to avoid accidents, ill health and
enforcement action?
Published 30.09.2022
A care home operator has been fined after a vulnerable resident died as a result of eating chlorine tablets. What led to the accident and if you work in public areas or a care setting, what
conclusions should you draw?
Published 03.07.2019
A safety alert published by the NHS identifies that serious incidents could occur if low-risk cleaning products are ingested. How can this be avoided?
Published 22.03.2019
Like many businesses you have a few pots of paint, supplies of cleaning materials and some aerosol cans tucked away. To deal with these properly what practical arrangements should you put in place?
Published 14.03.2016
A company has been fined after one of its workers had a caustic chemical projected into his eyes during cleaning work. If you use hazardous substances via a pump sprayer, what precautions should be
taken?
Published 07.01.2020
A company has been fined £67,000 after a young employee lost his life. What were the circumstances of the accident and what should have been in place to prevent this tragic event?
Published 27.02.2024