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December 18, 2014

Check your sockets!

Are you making sure that all of your office electrical points are fit for purpose? Because you should - in reality, infrequent PAT tests simply won't cut it. '13 amp plug tops' are in every day use and should be safe to use they also form part of the portable appliance testing (PAT) procedure. The 13 amp plug top must be inspected and fuse rating correct for the appliance load. British power sockets are fully regulated by the UK government. The BS 1363A standard for…

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November 24, 2014

Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa Claus has a message for you…

Santa has a safety message to make sure you, your co-workers and your family stay safe over the festive season... Fairy Lights Check the fuses - ensure they are the are the right  rating  (see the box for the maximum size of fuse you should use) If bulbs blow, replace them Don’t leave fairy lights on when you go out or when you go to bed / sleep Don’t let the bulbs touch anything that can burn easily, like paper. decorations Don’t overload socket outlets…

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November 24, 2014

Snow is falling on the slopes – Polish the skis and boards let the snow fun begin…

If you've been working hard growing your business all year, you are entitled to some winter fun. But remember trips away have their hazards too... Skiing has been very popular for many years and the numbers of those participating in the newer snow sports such as snowboarding short boarding has seen dramatic increases, since the winter Olympics. Novices and experts alike will be out there on and off pistes practicing their skills at one of the many ski slopes in the UK and abroad.  For…

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October 30, 2014

Ebola – Does it affect you?

Ebola - it's all over the news at the moment...But it won't affect us will it? There's a lot of technical and medical information on Ebola virus from all over the world and it is hard to know what is fact or just gossip. All you really need to know is how it can affect you, your family, your friends and your employees. Do I need to be concerned about it spreading in UK? In short, if you do not live in one of the higher…

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August 28, 2014

Shift work can be dangerous

Resent research indicates a relationship between shift work and several medical conditions... Type 2 diabetes Ovarian cancer Cardiovascular diseases Obesity Shift work can also contribute to strain of marital, family, and personal relationships. These may not be the only medical conditions attributed to shift work as research is still continuing. What is shift work? The Working Time Regulations 1998 as amended lay down the legal requirements on how working time is organised Shift work is an employment practice designed to make use of, or provide…

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July 30, 2014

Which Health & Safety records should you keep?

Keeping good Health & Safety records is the only way to stay on the right side of the law. But which ones should you keep and how long should you keep them? Certain types of record should be kept to comply with the Health and Safety Policy of the company advice on matters of health and safety. In addition, specific records must be kept as a legal requirement which is embedded in specific pieces of legislation. Keeping good health and safety records is important for…

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June 20, 2014

Changes to Food Allergens Regulation

The way in which allergens are labelled on pre-packed foods is changing because of new regulations. The Food Information for Consumers Regulation (EU FIC), which is due to come into force in December 2014, introduces the requirements for food businesses to provide information about the allergenic ingredients used in any food that they sell or provide. There are 14 major allergens that must be declared whenever they are used at any level in pre-packed food, including alcoholic beverages.  The 14 allergens include: 1. Eggs 2.…

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April 24, 2014

Paying the price for poor health & safety

Are you breaking health and safety laws? Did you know that you could be charged if the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has to intervene because of poor health and safety practices? The HSE will charge you for any time and effort spent on investigating, correcting problems and taking enforcement action. What is fee for intervention (FFI)? This ‘Fee for Intervention’ (FFI) is the cost of HSE’s inspectors work when carrying out investigations and complaints or if when visiting your premises they see a material…

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March 28, 2014

Driving posture: A cause of long term pain

Every day, millions of people travel to and from work by car or drive around all day in lorries or trucks for their jobs. For some, driving is the primary means of transport for journeys to and from work, also for some driving a motorised road vehicle is their job, for example truck drivers, bus drivers, ambulance, police, taxi etc. Modern vehicle design has progressed a long way over the years with better styling features, more fuel efficient and comfort however there is concern that…

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February 28, 2014

Builder could be jailed for serious safety failings

A Lincoln builder has been handed a four-month suspended prison sentence after a bricklayer fell three metres from faulty scaffolding, breaking his back in three places. Robert Wilkin, 70, of Lincoln, was left paralysed from the waist down and confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life following the incident at a warehouse on Freeman Road, North Hykeham, on 14 February 2013.An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) identified serious safety failings in the construction of the scaffolding too be used…

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