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12 July 2022
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Slips, trips and fall-induced injuries; whiplash; noise-induced hearing loss; and repetitive strain are four of the most common work-related injuries. But while the are frequently overlooked, they can have long-term consequences, says Susanne McGraw
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07 June 2022
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When working at height, it is important to consider all potential requirements such as height safety PPE, provision for rescue, safe access, installed lifeline systems, dropped object prevention, training and inspection. However, a 360-approach can help streamline height safety, explains Peter Upcott
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08 June 2020
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John Brill, Sales Director for Nilfisk UK, considers how failure to clean floors safely can have a devastating personal effect.
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11 June 2019
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Properly maintained lifting gear is one of the vital links with the supply chain so it's essential not to overlook lift maintenance, says Roger Bates of lift manufacturer Hymo.
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28 May 2019
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More than 4,000 people a year in the UK suffer major injuries from falls while working at height and it is a major cause of workplace death. While the majority of these incidents occur in construction, other sectors of employment are also affected. Most of the major injuries are associated with falls of less than two metres.
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31 May 2017
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Regular testing and inspection is essential to ensure that fall protection systems remain compliant, as Ken Diable, managing director at Heightsafe Systems, explains
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26 May 2017
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Everyone welcomes the reduction in the number of UK fatalities resulting from falls from height as recorded in the HSE's annual ill-health and injury statistics announced in November 2016. Fatalities were down from 42 in 2014/15 to 37 in 2015/16, and total reported non-fatal injuries from 6,165 to 5,956 respectively.
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25 January 2017
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Stephen Morris, UK fall protection training sales manager at science-based technology company 3M, debunks some common myths about working at height and offers some surprising facts
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04 January 2016
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There are two environments which are unique in fall protection and involve increased risks due to the lifeline cutting, fraying or becoming otherwise compromised. These are leading and sharp edge applications. Capital Safety explains more
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25 August 2015
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Gordon Baird, services’ director at Terex Material Handling, examines the hazards of working at height and the measures which should be employed to minimise risks
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12 May 2015
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Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities and injuries, which is why all nine member organisations of the Access Industry Forum (AIF) are standards driven and committed to fostering and supporting codes of good practice; minimum standards for equipment; trained and qualified operatives; and education and information-based activities
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30 April 2014
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While the best way to avoid falls from height would be to avoid anyone working at height, this is simply unachievable in practical terms and so adequate measures must be taken to protect those working at height. Jeremy Dugan, training leader safety at height EMEAI for Honeywell Safety Products looks at a key piece of fall protection equipment – the full body harness
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17 February 2014
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Despite health and safety awareness being at an all time high, slips and trips are still one of the biggest causes of accidents and injuries in the workplace yet, as Dave Hale, general manager of DeckSafe Solutions explains, ensuring your workplace meets health and safety standards when it comes to non-slip flooring is surprisingly easy
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03 September 2013
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Ensuring your workplace meets Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards when it comes to non-slip flooring is surprisingly easy, as Dave Hale, general manager of DeckSafe Solutions, explains.
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21 May 2013
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Maintaining rooftop plant throws up a whole host of health and safety issues. Here, Dan Rushton, commercial manager at Big Foot Systems, explains how a non-penetrative framework offers a solution
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