How many animals can a forklift carry? If you work in warehousing, construction or production, youre likely to require a forklift truck to assist with heavy lifting and handling. The problem is that there are so many different types of forklift, so finding the right one for the job at hand can be difficult. If[…]

As well as protecting trusted and valued employees and peers, an exemplary safety record is central to growing a construction business. The ability to achieve certain accreditations will be compromised by on-site accidents and injuries, and investors are more likely to trust companies which can demonstrate a consistent ability to guarantee safe construction sites. Warning[…]

The Hidden Danger of Asbestos in the Workplace Although asbestos has been banned in the UK since 1999, and the most dangerous form of asbestos has not been used since the 1960s, more people than ever are suffering its effects. In fact, mesothelioma – a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos –[…]

Raising awareness of everyday risks in the workplace With the government’s Revitalising Health and Safety initiative underway, personal injury specialists Johnson Law are working to raise awareness of the everyday risks within the workplace, and offer advice on how employers reduce the risks to staff. They have produced this infographic which highlights some interesting facts[…]

GGF support HSE new Beware Asbestos campaign The Glass & Glazing Federation (GGF) is supporting the recently launched Health and Safety Executive (HSE) campaign to help tradespeople work more safely with asbestos and protect themselves from danger. HSE survey 1.3 million tradespeople are potentially at risk of being exposed to asbestos. many tradespeople at risk[…]

Use the link above to access the complete Johnson Law infographic on Industrial Deafness and Tinnitus David Johnson from Johnson Law “If a job consistently exposes employees to noise levels of 80dB or more, then they are at risk of developing industrial deafness or tinnitus”. Although call centres, night clubs, bars and factories are among[…]

Use the link above to access the complete Johnson Law infographic on Industrial Deafness and Tinnitus David Johnson from Johnson Law ñIf a job consistently exposes employees to noise levels of 80dB or more, then they are at risk of developing industrial deafness or tinnitusî. Although call centres, night clubs, bars and factories are among[…]

Laddertag contains a pre-use ladder checklist guide, space to record a ladder reference number and information on how the ladder is intended to be used.

The RoSPA awards are graded at merit, bronze, silver and gold levels and recognise the continuous improvement in accident and ill health prevention at work.

If the forklift is considered dangerous, the insert can be removed from the holder to display a prohibition message stating that the forklift is not safe for use.