As the residents of coastal Southwold discovered in 2023, gas cylinder explosions can cause major damage. About 50 firefighters were called to the scene in which a number of wooden buildings and huts were ablaze. While there weren’t any serious injuries or fatalities, the incident served as a serious warning.
Whether storing gas cylinders at home or work, precautions should be taken based on the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations. Read on as we highlight the means of ensuring HSE compliance, with details of how to store gas cylinders and what signage is required. More...
As an employer, it’s non-negotiable to overlook the provision of foot-based personal protective Equipment (PPE). Demonstrating that you care about your workers’ well-being, it can also reduce absences from team members affected by painful injuries.
Equally, as a worker, knowing how to look after your feet can protect your safety, as well as avoid lost days at work.
The construction industry presents various hazards to workers’ safety, including:
- Spillages
- Sharp tools
- Falling objects
- Rolling objects
- Cuts to the soles
- Electrostatic shocks.
Ignore PPE as an employer or manager and you could face poor public relations and legal action, as well as the distress of knowing workers were injured or killed. Thankfully, our tips and foot protection signs are here to help you meet Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. More...
From mesothelioma to lung cancer, the dangers of asbestos exposure have been known for more than 40 years. The government introduced a license for carrying out asbestos work back in 1983, with the most dangerous subtype, amphibole, being banned in 1985. A complete UK ban on the import, supply and use of all asbestos was made in 1999.
Despite the ban, there are still more than 5,000 asbestos-related deaths in the UK each year.
To help raise awareness and make change, earlier this year, the IOSH (Institution of Occupational Health and Safety) renewed its call on the UK government. It emphasises the need for greater education, with the asbestos warning that ‘lives depend on action’.
Let’s take a look at the campaign and how asbestos safety can be improved with Label Source products here. More...
Every employer has a duty of care to their employees. That means they have an obligation to provide welfare facilities for staff, including free and safe drinking water and having somewhere to rest and eat meals. Fail to provide these basics and you could not only face compensation claims and fines, but your business would miss out on four mighty benefits.
Work culture specialists OfficeVibeHub argues that businesses with a breakout space will achieve:
- Higher levels of productivity
- More collaboration
- Increased creativity
- A reduction in stress among workers.
Don’t miss out! Here, we’ll show you how to create a breakout area and look at multiple examples of staff room signs which encourage workplace safety. More...
Accidents happen. And, in many cases, they can be avoided with appropriate personal protection equipment and by following recommended safety protocols.
While the specifics of the incident are unreported, the recent sudden death of Gogglebox’s George Gilbey has spurred safety conversations.
Widely known for his appearances on Gogglebox and Celebrity Big Brother, George Gilbey tragically lost his life in a fall from height on the 27th of March. Remembered as a kind man who always had time for others, Gilbey was reported to have sustained terminal injuries when working as an electrician at an Essex warehouse.
Aged just 40, Gilbey’s death has been taken as a timely reminder of the importance of working safely at heights. This extends to the suitable placement of work safety signs, as highlighted in this article. More...
