13 August 2015

Safety gloves provide hand protection for rail engineers

As one of the UK’s premier rail engineering and construction companies, safety is an important consideration for VolkerFitzpatrick. TraffiGlove’s safety gloves offer different levels of cut protection to suit a range of projects Whilst working on London’s Thameslink Hornsey project, the company needed to ensure that its workers were adequately protected with appropriate safety gloves.[…]

  • 13 August 2015

06 August 2015

Industrial deafness cases increase by 14%

The figures show an increasing trend backed up by a year-on-year increase in compensation claims made by those suffering with the condition. Industrial deafness claims Figures obtained have shown a noticeable annual increase in the number of pay-outs as a result of industrial deafness cases brought forward to claims courts. This Is Money obtained data[…]

  • 06 August 2015

05 August 2015

Handling injuries cost over 909,000 working days per year

‘Handling Injuries in Great Britain 2014′ highlights the hazards of manual handling and the importance of implementing health and safety procedures. The highest percentage of incidents occurred in the water and waste sector – with 350 of 100,000 employees reporting a manual handling related accident. In comparison, drivers and transport operatives took fifth position with[…]

  • 05 August 2015

31 July 2015

Roan recognised for commitment to health and safety

Recognising commitment to preventing accidents in the workplace, the RoSPA Award scheme is open to business of all types and sizes across the UK and overseas. Roan provides a fast-tracked modern method of construction, with many of its projects involving the community; health and safety is an important consideration for the company. Commitment to safety[…]

  • 31 July 2015

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18 June 2015

Safety checklist: essential safety equipment for construction sites

Working on a construction site is one of the more dangerous lines of work, and hence, certain strict guidelines must be followed to protect construction workers from potential hazards. Safety Checklist Construction companies generally have to follow the rules and regulations put forward by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for[…]

  • 18 June 2015

18 June 2015

Seton recognised for outstanding customer service

Presented by Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan at the Hurlingham Club in London, the ECMOD awards recognised the hard work, flair and commitment of businesses in the catalogue and multichannel retail sector. Seton were recognised for its outstanding customer service at ECMOD. Seton UK – a leading manufacture and distributor of health and safety and[…]

  • 18 June 2015

12 June 2015

Gold Medal recognises commitment to accident prevention

RoSPA is a family safety charity which aims to save lives and reduce injuries through the prevention of accidents. In support of this mission, the RoSPA Awards, which date back 59 years, recognise the commitment to continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention at work. The RoSPA Awards recognise the commitment to continuous improvement[…]

  • 12 June 2015

19 May 2015

New regulations proposed to prevent counterfeit PPE

The survey – made up of 106 respondents from the construction, education, manufacturing and facilities management sectors – also identified key PPE problems, including substandard PPE equipment being used by contractors. Revisions to the European PPE Directive have been proposed to tackle fake PPE. Due to the potentially fatal consequences of inferior products, the quality[…]

  • 19 May 2015

05 May 2015

Counter Terror Expo successful for GGF

The Counter Terror Expo was held between the 21st-22nd April at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. It featured over 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest counter terror technology and solutions. The Counter Terror Expo was held over two days at the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London. James Lee, Head of GGF Group Marketing and Communications[…]

  • 05 May 2015