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Barriers to Good Health and Safety

WEBIntroduction It is important to be conscious of the barriers to good health and safety within the workplace. Spotting and resolving barriers early significantly helps to maintain good standards, and establish a positive culture towards health and safety. Possible barriers to good standards of health and safety include… Complexity …

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Common Terminology

WEBIntroduction Jargon is seldom used in the world of health and safety (although we do love an acronym). Which makes sense given its implications on all of us. Common terminology keeps instructions clear, concise and easy to understand. In general, the use of industry specific terminology is kept minimal. Meanings and distinctions Here …

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Covid-19, What You Need to Know

WEBThis guide aims to cut through the confusion by offering an in-depth look at what coronavirus is and what makes COVID-19 unique. You’ll learn how this disease spreads and what symptoms to watch out for. Along with how to prepare with proper prevention and response strategies. You’ll also learn how to apply the hierarchy of […]

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Moral, Legal & Financial Arguments for Health and Safety

WEBThe financial argument for health & safety. Personal financial loss resulting from an injury at work can have far reaching effects on those involved. The financial loss to the company could be almost as devastating. Research published in 1993 by the UK Health and Safety Executive showed the highlighted the hidden costs of workplace accidents.

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(Toolbox Talk) Using Display Screen Equipment, The Issues

WEBIntroduction. The aim of this toolbox talk is to increase staff awareness of the hazards associated with using Display Screen Equipment. More specifically, the issues that are within the users control. The use of regular toolbox talks, if done effectively, will significantly improve the safety culture within your organisation.

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Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Introduction

WEBIntroduction The aim of this guide is to enable personnel to develop both competent and confident to carry out suitable assessments in relation to Display Screen Equipment. Including DSE workstations in order to ensure that they comply with the relevant regulations. What is Display Screen Equipment? Display Screen Equipment (DSE) …

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The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations, 1992

WEBRegulation 3 – Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations, 1992. Plan activities so that DSE work is interrupted by breaks or changes in activity which reduce the DSE workload. Regulation 4 – Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations, 1992. Provide employees with an eye and eyesight test and corrective …

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The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, 1999

WEBIntroduction. The management of health and safety at work regulations of 1999, set out a range of broad duties. These apply to almost all work activities in Great Britain, both on and off shore. The aim of these regulations is to improve the management of health and safety in the workplace. They are often seen a more explicit way of making

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(Toolbox Talk) Know Your Safety Signs

WEBThe aim of this toolbox talk is to increase staff awareness of the main types of safety signs found at work. The use of regular toolbox talks, if done effectively, will significantly improve the safety culture within your organisation. This will increase the safety awareness of the workers, and as a result reduce the likelihood of accidents and

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(Toolbox Talk) Welfare: Food, Drink and Smoking

WEBWelfare at work. The activity of eating, drinking or smoking can lead to ingestion of harmful substances. This occurs in 2 principle ways: contamination of the food or drink. Particles settle out of the air directly on to food or drinks which are then consumed. Spillages / contaminated work surfaces which then come into contact with food.

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Absolute and Qualified Duties

WEBIntroduction In terms of health and safety, absolute duties are never phrased as X to do Y. But rather, absolute duties are expressed by the term “shall”. Absolute duties must be complied with. Even if that means that an activity can no longer be carried out. Often known as strict liability, absolute duties are at […]

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Powers of Inspectors

WEBIntroduction The powers of inspectors are contained in section 20 of the health and safety at work act of 1974. In this section, inspectors are given the power to: To enter premises at any time that they deem to be reasonable. To take along a police constable if they believe they will be obstructed. To […]

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Marketing Your Business with a Credible Safety System (COVID

WEBAchieve more with a credible health and safety management system… Introduction A credible safety management system, being utilised efficiently, can create marketing opportunities for businesses. The best form of marketing is often ‘word of mouth’. In a customer facing business, being visual in the implementation of your control …

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External Agencies

WEBThe relevant environment agency is responsible the enforcement of section 5 of the health and safety at work act. The Environment agency deals with integrated pollution prevention and control (IPPC). Applied to the top tier polluting processes or substances, namely hazardous and controlled waste. Local authorities are only …

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(Toolbox Talk) Machinery Pre-Start Up Checks

WEBIntroduction. The aim of this toolbox talk is to increase staff awareness of the importance of conducting thorough pre-start up checks at the start of their shift, prior to using industrial production machinery. The use of regular toolbox talks, if done effectively, will significantly improve the safety culture within your organisation.

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(Toolbox Talk) Warehouse Safety

WEBThe aim of this toolbox talk is to increase staff awareness of the how to stay safe in a warehouse. The use of regular toolbox talks, if done effectively, will significantly improve the safety culture within your organisation. This will increase the safety awareness of the workers, and as a result reduce the likelihood of accidents and unsafe

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(Toolbox Talk) Fire Safety, Know Your Fire Extinguishers

WEBThe aim of this toolbox talk is to increase staff awareness of the types of fire extinguishers. Including what type of fires each extinguisher can be used for. The use of regular toolbox talks, if done effectively, will significantly improve the safety culture within your organisation. This will increase the safety awareness of the workers, and

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