In the first quarter of 2020 HSE inspectors are carrying out an inspection blitz of establishments that work with metal. What should you expect?
Published 30.01.2020
The HSE has made occupational health a top priority and one key area of focus is the management of welding fume. If your staff carry out welding what do you need to know?
Published 04.03.2021
A new job requires a small amount of welding. In the past you’ve contracted this out, but now you want to do it in-house. However, you’ve heard that you need a full forced extraction system for the
fumes. Is this really the case?
Published 03.12.2007
The HSE recently published its proposals for tackling the causes of cancer in the workplace. What types of activity are in its sights and what action can you expect to see from inspectors?
Published 04.07.2012
The HSE has issued simplified guidance on the subject of rosin-based solder flux fume. If your staff are involved in soldering work does this apply to you, and if so what’s required?
Published 29.10.2015
If you had any doubts about how strong the links between the HSE, the local authorities and the Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) are, a recent event should dispel them completely. What’s to know?
Published 12.11.2010
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) has launched a toolkit to help employers address diesel exhaust emission (DEE) risks. Why do you need to prevent such exposure and is this
toolkit something you should use?
Published 12.02.2015
If you receive a questionnaire from your LPG supplier asking all sorts of questions about your pipework, you might wonder why it’s interested and whether it merits a response. What should you do?
Published 01.09.2009
Business has been good and you want to have a bit of a celebration to boost staff morale. With November 5 landing on a Friday this year an after-work party with a few fireworks seems to fit the bill.
Can you do it?
Published 12.10.2010
The HSE has launched a new website which it claims will help those starting up or running a small to medium-sized business to manage health and safety. Is it any good and something that you should
consider using?
Published 23.11.2012