Working Safely in Hot Conditions There’s no law for maximum working temperature, or when it’s too hot to work. However, Employers need to act to make sure their workers are protected during periods of extreme hot weather this summer. HSE is asking employers to consider simple and cheap measures such as: • Making sure workplace […]
Health and Safety Notice (June/2023) LPG Forklift Truck Fire Risk Several fires on, and around, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and other similar vehicles have occurred during starting. This is caused by the build-up of deposits in fuel systems, in particular, the vaporiser units of LPG powered vehicles has led to a number […]
Health and Safety Bulletin (May/2023) Dust Kills Construction Dust – What you need to know as a busy builder HSE inspection initiative for the construction sector targeting respiratory health risks site inspections across Great Britain start next week. How dust is managed on site is a matter of life and death. Construction workers are dying […]
Health & Safety Law Poster If you employ anyone, the law says you must display an approved version of the Health and Safety Law poster or provide each worker with a copy of the equivalent leaflet. You must display the poster in a prominent position in each workplace location where your workers can easily read […]
Executive Summary There will be further statutory rate and national minimum wage/living wage rises from April 2023, and the government has taken steps to address a court ruling which conflicts with many part-year and irregular worker contracts over pro-rated holiday. Please see below for further details. 1. Statutory Rate Increases What’s Changing? In April the […]
All employers must protect workers from health risks of working safely with display screen equipment (DSE) this includes; • at a fixed workstation • mobile workers • home workers • hot-desking (workers should carry out a basic risk assessment if they change desks regularly) Incorrect use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) or poorly designed workstations […]
The football World Cup is a perfect example of why it is worth adding a ‘Sporting Events Policy’ to your employee handbook and making sure all of your employees know about your stance.
On the back of World Mental Health Day last week, we wanted to share some tips from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) ‘Working Minds Campaign’. Stress, depression and anxiety are the second biggest cause of work-related ill health in the construction industry.
HSE are carrying out site inspection across Great Britain focusing on moving and handling materials. Construction sites are being targeted.
Do employers have to give employees the option of a day off work for the Queen’s Funeral now it has been deemed a bank holiday? Find out here