Asking the right questions on fire system specification
When specifying fire systems, it’s essential that all fire industry legislation and regulations are met. This brings peace of mind to all parties – both now and in the future. …
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Advanced Welcomes Fire Safety Guidance for New High-Rise Residential Buildings
Fire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has welcomed the amended Approved Document B of the Building Regulations as a “positive step in the right direction to improve fire safety in new …
Warehouse Safety: Barriers for Effective Protection
Article by Paul Roehricht, UK strategic account manager, Brandsafe Choosing the right pedestrian barriers not only improves safety but also supports operational performance for warehouse operators looking to mitigate risk. …
Putting safety and security first when specifying outdoor power distribution units
Installing a power supply in outdoor spaces is an excellent way to make them more usable and turn what is often an underused asset into something that can generate revenue. …
UKATA Urges Construction Industry Employers to Ensure Apprentices are Asbestos Aware During National Apprenticeship Week
This National Apprenticeship Week, a leading UK authority on asbestos training is urging employers to ensure asbestos awareness training is provided to all apprentices, to reduce the number of tradespeople …
Airtech Urges Everyone to Take Action this Radon Awareness Week
Airtech Solutions, the condensation, mould and radon specialists, is supporting UK Radon Awareness Week (1-7 November 2021) by encouraging everyone to not delay and to take action. Run by the …
Now is not the time for unnecessary trips to the office
British Safety Council calls on Government not to pressurise employers to get workers back into the office. If people can work from home, they should have the choice to work …
The future of health and safety in construction
By Chris Pendrey, Regional SHEQ Advisor at Actavo Direct The current coronavirus pandemic has thrust employee health and safety into the spotlight in every industry. And with construction being one …
Leeds-based OHS expands into Greater Manchester to kick-start major growth
A health and safety compliance specialist has completed a management restructure as part of plans to expand into Greater Manchester, create jobs and build a £5m business in five years. …
Managing health and safety on site amid COVID-19
CONSTRUCTION sites in the UK will be able to remain open during evenings and weekends to help the UK’s economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, according to government sources. In …
Non-essential construction must end to keep workers and public safe
Government must give clearer guidance on building sites says British Safety Council As the UK heads into at least three weeks of lockdown, concerns are being raised across the country …
Making rooftops safe and secure
With falls from height still a substantial contributor to construction deaths, it is imperative that equipment on roofs is as safe as possible. Poorly secured cables on flat roofs are …
UKATA urges construction industry employers to ensure apprentices are asbestos aware
In an effort to halt the growing numbers of tradespeople contracting fatal asbestos related diseases, one of the UK’s leading authorities on asbestos training is urging employers to deliver asbestos …
Innovative construction material protects workers’ health and safety
Durakerb – part of the Econpro Group that transform waste and by-product into sustainable products and solutions – says that alternatives to traditional concrete road kerbs are essential for highway …
British Safety Council: Government must adopt new approach to health and safety regulation
Grenfell inquiry shows that the regulatory regime failed – we must honour the victims by ensuring this tragedy is never repeated. The British Safety Council has today responded to the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
There is no excuse for inaction or ignorance on air pollution
The British Safety Council, alarmed by new research, welcomes the #AirWeShare campaign in calling for urgent action on protecting outdoor workers from air pollution. The site engineer at a construction …
It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard
British Safety Council’s report makes the case for urgent action on the impact of air pollution on outdoor workers The British Safety Council has launched a report ‘Impact of air …
The hidden danger on Scotland’s roofs
When it comes to working on roofs, many people assume the greatest danger comes in the form of falling over the roof edge. Much has been written, including by us, about …
Do you know how to recognise competency?
‘Competency’ is a word that comes up often in discussions about work at height and construction in general. But what does it mean for you? If you are the manager …
How to provide safe access in a building
We write a lot about how our Easi-Dec Access Platforms provide safe, rapid access to the roofline level, but we also provide a range of solutions for safe, rapid access …
Fixed ladder compliance: what does it mean?
Last month, we wrote about an issue many people tend to neglect: the inspection and recertification of fixed ladders. It is a common misconception that fixed ladders do not need …
Helping to reduce social housing repair costs
When it comes to general housing repairs, Easi-Dec access platforms can help local authorities and housing associations to save money on the hire of scaffolding or access equipment such as MEWPS, …
Three Cheers to Roof Safety
According to the HSE, falls from height are the third highest cause of fatal and major injuries in the food and drinks sector, comprising 20% of fatal accidents and a …
Avoid roof obstacles with Easi-Dec
Modern roofs are littered with obstacles which can make working safely and efficiently a difficult task. These obstacles can range from frustrating to downright dangerous, with everything from plant and …
HSE inspection campaign to focus on work at height
The Health and Safety Executive is continuing its nationwide site inspection campaign having already carried out over 2,000 this year nationwide. This second phase will focus on, among other things, …
Competence and organisation when working at height
By Jason Godfrey, General Manager of Safesite A Crown Court case which saw three companies fined a total of £400,000 for a worker’s fall through a fragile roof has highlighted …
What is the best form of access and egress?
By Jason Godfrey, General Manager, Safesite Limited My recent Blog discussing the issue of rescue from fixed ladders and the HSE’s report on hooped ladders and fall arrest systems prompted …
Safety is Kee
A staggering number of accidents continue to result from slips, trips and falls from height. Against the backdrop of the HSE’s Shattered Lives campaign, Jeff Rowley, Product Manager at fall …