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12th December, 2024 - Health
You're As Cold As Ice, Don't Be Willing To Sacrifice (Your Health And Safety)
With temperatures often hitting the minuses at this time of year (yes, more freezing than freezing), it's important to remember that when you're as cold as ice, extra consideration should be given to health and safety.
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2nd November, 2023 - Health
Remember, Remember, Your Health This November!
Health often takes a back seat when it comes to health and safety. But last year there was triple the number of ill-health cases compared to injuries at work (1.8 million ill-health cases reported, 0.6 million injuries). So remember, remember, your health this November!
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22nd August, 2023 - Health
The Noise At Work Action Levels And Legal Limits
The law requires employers to protect the hearing of their workers. The Control of Noise at Work Regulations specify legal limits regarding noise levels and requires you to take action when the noise gets too loud. Let's look at the legal limits for noise at work.
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16th August, 2023 - Health
Why Too Much Noise At Work Is Bad For Your Health (And Safety)
High levels of noise at work can be bad for your health - and your safety too. Loud noises are dangerous. Your hearing can get damaged, you may have problems communicating. Depending on your work, even quiet noises can be annoying and make it difficult to concentrate.
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27th July, 2023 - Health
Concrete And Cement Dust Health Hazards
Whether you are mixing up a batch of concrete, using cement in other ways, or drilling into concrete materials, you may be exposed to cement and concrete dust. It might not be possible to eliminate cement and concrete, but it is possible to use cement and concrete safely by controlling the risks.
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21st June, 2023 - Health
Silica Dust Exposure Limits, Regulations And The Law
Silica dust is deadly, killing hundreds of people in the UK each year. Because silica dust is found in a lot of building materials, it's difficult to avoid. But avoid it, you must. Because the law, and your health, require you to. How much silica dust is harmful, and what are the silica dust exposure limits?
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26th April, 2023 - Health
24 Tips For Reducing Stress At Work
Stress can hit anyone at work - at any level. But with some small changes, you can reduce work-related stress, creating a happier and healthier work environment. Here are 24 tips for reducing stress at work across demands, control, support, relationships, roles, and change management.
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13th December, 2022 - Health
How Dust Hazards In The Workplace Can Kill Your Future
It's hard to get away from dust. We create dust in nearly everything we do. Many types of work create dust, and most people encounter dusty environments at work from time to time. If you don't control dust, it may not hurt you today, but it can kill your future.
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17th November, 2022 - Health
12 Tips To Keep You Warm When Working Outside This Winter
It's cold outside, and if you work outdoors, it might feel like there's no escaping the chill. Here are some tried and tested tips for how to stay warm when you are out in the cold. Let's get warmed up!
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15th November, 2022 - Health
Working In Cold Temperatures And The Law
Exposure to the cold can cause shivering, reduced alertness, feeling unwell and, eventually, hypothermia - which can be fatal. Employers have legal responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Let's look at what the law says about working in the cold.
Read Post 3rd November, 2022 - Health
The Top 5 Health Risks At Work (From HSE Statistics)
1.7 million workers are suffering from work-related ill health, with over half a million new cases each year. Work-related ill health is responsible for a staggering 32.5 million working days lost. Not to mention the pain and suffering of those affected. Here are the top 5 causes.
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8th September, 2022 - Health
Inhaling Wood Dust: What Are You Breathing Into Your Lungs?
If you work with wood, you're going to create dust. But if wood dust enters your lungs, it can cause health problems like asthma, and in some cases, cancer. If you work with wood, you need to be aware of the health hazards created by wood dust, so that you can protect yourself and work safely.
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