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Recent statistics reveal 35 workers were killed in the construction industry in the past year
At first sight, the number of deaths – 35 – may seem a lot and of course it is still unacceptably high, the only ‘good’ number being zero, but taken in the context of previous years, which average at forty-five deaths, this 22% reduction is a remarkable feat and owes a great deal to the…
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The role of health and safety training in today’s workplace
Since the first Factory Inspectorate was formed in 1833, efforts have been made to make the workplace safer for employees. Not only is this a humane attitude, but it is now enshrined in law; the employer has a responsibility to ensure that all of their workers are as safe as they possibly can be when…
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Jailed builder highlights importance of asbestos training for staff
A Welsh builder has been given a six month custodial sentence after being found guilty of exposing three of his workers to asbestos inhalation when working on a commercial unit in Colwyn Bay in 2012. His company had been employed by the unit’s owner to remove asbestos prior to the building being put up for…
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Reviewed and updated UKCG Good Practice Toolkit issued
A reviewed and updated Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWP) Good Practice Toolkit, which is published by the UK Contractors Group (UKCG), was issued at the end of June and now includes more guidance to help in the selection of platforms for different applications as well as more information on the requirements applicable to MEWPs for…
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Who is Non-licensed Asbestos Removal Training for?
Should you consider Non-Licensed Asbestos Removal Training? For those staff who are required to handle asbestos including removal of asbestos containing materials (ACMs) or drilling through textured coatings, basic asbestos awareness training is not sufficient to meet your legal requirements. They must attend UKATA non-licensed asbestos removal training which we can also provide. If you’re…
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What is UKATA approved training?
UKATA Training Explained UKATA (UK Asbestos Training Association) was set up to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos in the workplace and has developed a number of different courses over the years to suit all kinds of people who might, in their day to day work, encounter asbestos. Although asbestos has been banned from…
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Gold Award for ‘Beware Asbestos’ campaign
Gold Award for ‘Beware Asbestos’ campaign A gold award for innovation has been awarded to the Health and Safety Executive’s (HSE) asbestos safety campaign at the recent Institute of Promotional Marketing (IPM) awards ceremony. The award was collected by the HSE and the creative communications agency 23Red, who worked together on this project, to design…
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Health and Safety – a global perspective
The recent tragedy at the site of the Didcot Power Station in Oxfordshire, was broadcast far and wide across the many news outlets. I was shocked at the scenes and the death of at least one person as a result of an unexpected building collapse.
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An introduction to PASMA and what they do
An introduction to PASMA and what they do PASMA (the Prefabricated Access Suppliers and Manufacturers Association) is a body that represents the interests of anyone who has anything to do with mobile scaffolding towers in their working life, whether they are the end user or the supplier. Working at height is the single most dangerous…
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Fines for firm whose workers were injured falling from a height
Fines for firm whose workers were injured falling from a height A firm based in Lichfield in the West Midlands was fined £10,000 in a recent case brought by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) when they pleaded guilty to breaches of Section 2 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Two…
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IPAF conference takes place in Hong Kong
IPAF conference takes place in Hong Kong The International Powered Access Federation Asia conference took place in March and the main topic was the continuing development of the aerial work platform sector in the world’s emerging markets and how to promote safety for new users. The vice chairman of the conference, Alan Chan, of the…
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Top Five Health and Safety Essentials in the Workplace
Almost everyone knows about health and safety procedures in the workplace, if only through articles in the press. The problem is that, despite its importance, they are often considered box-ticking exercises, with the consequences not being taken as seriously as they should. In fact, these guidelines are critical to maintaining a safe and productive working…
