Having a goal of zero accidents is not only great from a safety perspective, but it’s also a helpful way of getting employees involved and making the safety of your workplace a collaborative effort.
The importance of accident prevention in the workplace is not one to be understated. The concept emphasises a proactive approach to the safety of your employees and others, as well as continuously learning and being able to identify new hazards as they arise. So, how can you create a zero-accident culture? These are our top tips on how to reduce workplace accidents.
More...
The importance of recycling is something we’re all aware of for the sake of our planet, but do you know why batteries should be recycled separately? How about what happens to batteries when recycled? Here, we’ll explore all that and more.
More...
If you’re an employer or employee in a warehouse, you need to ensure you and your employees/colleagues are properly protected at all times from any potential risks. This includes being aware of any hazards on site, and always having access to, and wearing, the correct PPE.
In this blog post, we’ll look at some PPE examples that may be necessary in a warehouse environment, when they’re likely to be needed, and how else to prioritise health and safety in a warehouse environment.
More...
Whether highlighting the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) or indicating fire assembly points, there’s no denying the importance of safety signs. However, there is a debate between digital signage vs traditional signage, and which is best suited to such purposes. We’ll look at the pros and cons of digital signage vs traditional signage in this blog, discussing the factors that businesses should consider before investing.
More...
Whether it’s high voltages, overhead and buried cables, or live wires, ensuring the safety of workers and visitors on site is critical. To avoid fatalities, injuries and legal prosecutions, electrical hazard labels should be displayed whenever anyone is working with electricity outdoors.
These signs can also be used domestically by homeowners within their gardens, but having safety signs is only part of the solution. That’s why we’ve put together this blog post featuring tips on how to stay safe when using electricity outdoors. Potentially lifesaving, it will also explore the correct use of equipment and coverage of outdoor cables so that they’re weather-resistant and safe to use.
More...
