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Health & Safety

picture of fire extinguisher 23/05/2014

Protect Yourself and Your Home From Fire

May 23, 2014 Protecting yourself, your family and your home from fire can be easily done by carrying out a just few simple safety checks and following some useful fire safety tips. Some of the main causes of home fire fatalities include careless disposal of cigarettes, faults in electrical equipment and failure to install necessary detection systems. Here we will look at simple ways to prevent fires from happening in the home and encourage extra precautions that can be taken to keep you and your home safe. Fire alarms Fire alarms... Read More

man falling off ladder 14/05/2014

What to do in the event of an accident in the workplace

May 14, 2014 Latest figures show that accidents on building sites, in factories and in workshops account for the most work related injuries in Britain. With these figures being released, we take a look at how to deal with accidents in the workplace. It is an employer’s responsibility to ensure that every single individual within the business is protected and that all risks are outlined to staff for compliance of health and safety regulations. It is also very important to report any incidents under current business regulations. Other responsibilities that... Read More

somebody falling off a ladder 03/10/2013

Ladder Safety

October 3, 2013 There are a high number of ladder injuries every year, in fact ladders are involved in the most ‘fall from height’ incidents overall and account for over a quarter of all falls in the work place. The Law There are some requirements by law that are put in place to ensure safety when using a ladder. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 is enforced to place duties on any employer or self-employed person and apply to all work at a height were there are risks of falling... Read More