What are your health and safety responsibilities?
Work at height is one of the most dangerous types of work to carry out. The most recent HSE statistics shows that 40 workers suffered a fatal injury as a result of …
Health & Safety
The benefits of access platforms on the ground
Easi-Dec’s bespoke access platforms and Step-Overs are an ideal and popular solution for allowing safe access over obstacles on roofs. However, these innovative and durable systems can be just as …
Roof Safety Solution for Twinings
Kee Systems have provided a combination of safety products at the Twinings facility in Andover to provide a first-class edge protection solution for staff members accessing the rooftop. Twinings is …
Urgent research is needed into the health of outdoor workers following new data on air pollution
British Safety Council welcomes King’s College London’s research demonstrating a direct link between air pollution and health emergencies. More work is now needed on the effects of exposure on outdoor …
Nearly 70% of UK construction companies putting the safety of their workers at risk
More than a third risk prosecution by not holding accurate Health & Safety compliance records – 67% of construction companies admit they would fail or ‘might scrape through’ an ‘on …
The Scaffolding Association – Helping to maintain high standards of training and competence across the industry.
The Scaffolding Association (SA) is the UK’s largest independent not-for-profit trade organisation representing scaffolding and access contractors and manufacturers. Membership numbers are growing fast with over 400 companies from a …
Fire Door Safety in Edinburgh
As a leading figure in the world of fire door and doorset manufacture, Vicaima are pleased to endorse the latest Fire Door Safety Day, held on 23 October 2019 at …
Overcoming the risks of roof obstacles
Despite the introduction of stricter, more organised design regulations over the past few decades, modern roofs remain a hotbed of hazards and obstacles. With everything from cable beds to fragile …
Protecting against the dangers of fragile industrial roofs
Fragile roofs pose a serious risk to both life and limb throughout the UK, with nine people falling to their deaths each year. Common on older or industrial buildings such …
The problem with scaffolding in bad weather
With summer ending and the autumn weather already rearing its ugly head, contractors and tradesmen who work at height are once again facing the unpleasant reality of British weather. When …
Playing Safely with Wolves
Safesite Ltd – Comprehensive Bespoke Rooftop Safety Solutions We have recently provided Wolverhampton Wanderers FC with a bespoke rooftop safety solution to allow the Club to video training sessions safely …
The challenge of accessing sloped roofs safely
Sloping and pitched roofs are a common sight on buildings across Scotland. Often found on social housing or commercial buildings, sloped roofs offer many benefits over other types of design, …
Form, function and fire
Specifying and procuring doors for social housing, can present many challenges in the market conditions we find ourselves in today. With often competing and exacting criteria to contend with, it …
The sign of things to come
News that London’s homebuyers are being offered 20 per cent discounts for homes in polluted streets is a wakeup call for us all. It reflects the magnitude of the problem …
This Gas Safety Week homeowners are advised to prioritise gas and heating maintenance
Local gas engineer offers advice and insights on common heating and boiler issues that can save homeowners money, time and possibly even lives. Gas Safety Week is the 16th – …
Are you meeting your roof safety responsibilities?
When you have a safety system installed on your roof, or on the roof of a building you manage, you might feel you’ve done your bit for health and safety. …
Working safely at height in the water industry
When you think of working at height, the water industry is probably one of the last sectors where you think this will be an issue, think again! Work at height …
Factors to consider when choosing the right roof window installer
Finding the right roof window installer can be quite a daunting task. Several factors must be taken into consideration – these will help ensure the installer you choose has the …
Local councils drive to increase salt warehouse capacities ahead of winter
Every October, the Winter Weather Survey is conducted by the Local Government Association to gather information about local councils’ preparations for the coming winter. This never fails to give a …
BS 5839-6:2019, All the information you need, in your pocket, courtesy of Aico
With the recent changes to BS 5839-6:2019, Aico – the UK’s market leader in domestic mains powered Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms – has condensed the information into a pocket-sized …
The dangers of accessing plant and equipment on roofs
Roofs are a common place for plant and equipment such as air conditioning and vents to be installed. Though locating them on the top of your building might be a …
Carbon Monoxide – Why Would You Risk It?
Aico, UK market leaders in domestic Fire and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, is supporting Gas Safety Week between 16th and 22nd September 2019. As part of the activities to raise awareness during this important week, Aico’s Mobile Demonstration …
It’s All About Natural Daylight and Ventilation
The positive effect of natural daylight in our homes and working environments has long been acknowledged. In terms of its impact on health and wellbeing, studies of the type, quality and pattern of lighting have …
Taking design and safety to new heights
While everyone understands the dangers of working at height, not everybody is familiar with the challenges or solutions on offer. Understanding how protection works, and what’s best for each situation …
Is a scaffold tower really your best option?
Scaffolding is a common sight on buildings across the UK, and often the go-to choice when ladders or work platforms are unsuitable. However, in some situations, a full scaffolding solution may …
Sheffield council upgrades fire alarm protection across housing stock with Aico
Sheffield City Council has taken a decision to upgrade the fire alarm systems across its entire housing stock as part of a major electrical upgrade programme to keep customers safe. …
Don’t neglect your fixed ladder safety responsibilities
It is a common misconception that due to their static nature, fixed ladders do not need inspecting regularly as with standard ladders and stepladders. However, this is not the case, and …
Vicaima FD30 fire doors achieve 54 minutes in test!
The results of the Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) testing largely speak for themselves. Vicaima interior timber fire doors achieved exemplary performance when tested alongside 25 separate fire door assemblies, from throughout …
Aico Alarms Used by Social Housing Providers, Big and Small
Aico, the UK’s market leader in mains powered domestic Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms, is pleased to be supporting South Lakes Housing (SLH) with its 3000 Series Alarms to provide …
How To Stay Safe on Ladders
We’ve all seen hilarious accidents caught on camera for ‘You’ve Been Framed’, some involving ladders. And while the misfortune of others can be funny when we know that no serious …
How to work safely around valley gutters
Valley gutters are a common sight on many older, industrial roofs in Scotland. A valley gutter is formed when two sloping roofs meet at opposite angles and form a ‘V’ …
Improving access for everyone
By Christian King, general manager of Kee Systems. The lack of access into commercial and public buildings is still a key issue affecting disabled people in the UK. According to …
Frequently asked questions about personal fall protection
Personal fall protection is a type of protection which is entirely reliant on the user, available in either ‘fall arrest’ or ‘fall restraint’ form. Examples include lifeline systems and anchors. …
Where to use rooftop step-over platforms
We recently wrote about the benefits of Step-Over Access Platforms and how they provide an ideal solution when navigating around a premise such as in plant rooms and warehouses, however, …
Vent-Axia Urges Filter-Check on Clean Air Day 2019
Sussex-based Vent-Axia, a leading British ventilation manufacturer, is urging households to check their ventilation filters for Clean Air Day on Thursday, 20 June 2019. Clean Air Day is co-ordinated by …
Keeping workers safe on industrial roofs
Modern industrial roofs are littered with hazards which could cause injury when carrying out work such as plant maintenance or repair. Obstacles can range from things like cable beds or …
New Rooftop Walkway with Guardrail
We have expanded our range of safe rooftop access solutions with the introduction of Kee Walk with Guardrail. Kee Walk with Guardrail is a cost effective approach to guardrail protection. …
Is your handrail up to scratch?
Kee Klamp® fittings have been an enduring mainstay of the handrail and barrier market for decades thanks to their simplistic but durable nature. For many, this long-lasting and effective solution …
Safety in the replacement window industry
When installing or replacing windows, work at height can rarely be avoided, but following some very simple principles of how to work safely can reduce the likelihood of accidents, which …
Trend integral to keeping Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust fit and healthy
Due to their large and often complex water supply systems, hospitals are potential breeding grounds for the bacteria that have the potential to cause Legionnaires’ disease. Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS …