Knowing the difference between flammable and combustible substances is crucial for maintaining a safe workplace. While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are differences between them that require them to be handled and treated differently.

Here, we’ll explain what those differences are, helping you understand how to treat them.

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Restroom laws can get complicated. It may seem simple on the surface, but there are safety and human rights concerns with bathrooms.

However, as a business, you need to know how to supply the correct bathroom provisions. That starts with bathroom signs – without them, you aren’t complying with the law, and that leaves you open to lawsuits.

From gender expression to cleanliness, there are numerous factors to consider with bathrooms laws. Restroom signs form just one part of that, and we’re here to explain everything you need.

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Ladders are often overlooked as a risk because of how commonly they’re used, but in fact, it’s incredibly common to find yourself with an injury because of using one.

Falls from a height, including ladder fall injuries, are the most common cause of fatal injury at work in the UK. In the UK alone, there were 29 fatalities as a result of falling from a ladder in 2021/22. The number of ladder deaths per year worldwide, however, has been as high as 300 in recent years.

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You might think that a safety vest is just a safety vest, and that it doesn’t matter which one you wear. However, that’s not the case - there are actually three different types of safety vests. Each of the three classes of safety vests looks different and is required to be worn in different circumstances.

In this blog post, we’ll dive into the different classes of safety vests, what they mean, and when they should be worn.

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Electricity plays a vital role in modern life. From transportation to entertainment, electricity is the driving force behind many industries. Unfortunately, mishandling of high voltage electrical equipment can often result in serious injury, structural damage and even death.

Every year, the HSE receives reports of around 1,000 accidents involving electric shocks or burns. An average of 30 of these are unfortunately fatal. This highlights a great demand for electricity warning symbols in the workplace.

In this post, we explain the importance of electrical warning signs, what the various symbols mean, and how employers can prevent injury to their workers.

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