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Summer is here – be heat smart!

Be aware of the danges of heat stress when working in the sun
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  • detaildevils published this 11/21/2009
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Elimination of Fatalities and Promotion of Safety in Workplace

Objective of this document is to provide a general guide for Senior Leaders in their relentless drive to prevent fatalities; both through their personal actions and the processes and activities the...
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  • sharmapd1 published this 11/20/2009
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Health and Safety News - September 2009

Archive files of a Health and Safety news blog.
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  • marcusb published this 11/13/2009
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Health and Safety News - October 2009

Archive files of a Health and Safety news blog.
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  • marcusb published this 11/13/2009
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CS4PrioritisingRiskInADis tributionEnvironment

"The Insured are a large global beverage and distribution business operating from multiple locations in the UK. Health and Safety, and liability claims performance metrics have, in recent years, in...
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  • QBE Risk Management published this 10/20/2009
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CS3SlipsTripsAndFalls

"The Insured operate and manage retail units in shopping centres at circa 20 locations in the UK. QBE’s Risk Manager’s analysis of the Insured’s claims experience revealed that 60% of Employers Li...
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  • QBE Risk Management published this 10/20/2009
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TALAT Lecture 4206: Qualification

This lecture explains rules of EN 287-2 and EN 288-4; it describes importance of health and safety issues. Some knowledge of standards is assumed.
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  • CORE Materials published this 10/19/2009
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Health and Safety News - August 2009

Archive files of a Health and Safety news blog.
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  • marcusb published this 09/23/2009
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What to Expect When a Health and Safety Inspector Calls

This leaflet is intended for those in business who have duties under health and safety law (‘dutyholders’), for example employers and those in control of workplaces. It explains what you can expe...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Take Care With Oxygen - Fire and Explosion Hazards in the Use of Oxygen

This leaflet provides information on the fire and explosion hazards in the use of oxygen. It is for anyone who uses oxygen gas in cylinders. The air we breathe contains about 21% oxygen. Withou...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Storing and Selling Fireworks Safely

Are you planning to sell fireworks? This leaflet has been written to help you do what you need to do to protect the safety of your staff and customers and comply with the law.
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Safe Working With Flammable Substances

Small quantities of dangerous goods can be found in most workplaces. Whatever they are used for, the storage and use of such goods can pose a serious hazard unless basic safety principles are fol...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Safe Use of Skip Loaders

Every year, moving skips cause death and serious injury. You, your workmates and bystanders are at risk. Dangers include: ● being struck by vehicles; ● falling and slipping; ● failures of lif...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Safe Use of Ladders and Stepladders - An Employers Guide

A third of all reported fall-from-height incidents involve ladders and stepladders – on average this accounts for 14 deaths and 1200 major injuries to workers each year. Many of these injuries are ...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Safe Unloading of Steel Stock

This leaflet offers practical safety advice to everyone involved in the delivery and unloading of steel stock, and will be particularly useful for stockholders and employers who receive stee...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Preventing Falls From Vehicles

More than 2000 serious injuries to people falling from vehicles are reported to HSE each year. Many of these injuries are broken arms or legs, resulting in weeks off work and possible loss of e...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Leptospirosis

What is leptospirosis? Two types of leptospirosis infection can affect workers in the UK. Weil’s disease This is a serious and sometimes fatal infection that is transmitted to humans by co...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Legionnaires Disease Information for Providers of Residential Accommodation

The revised Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) and guidance Legionnaires’ disease: The control of legionella bacteria in water systems has some important changes that could affect you as a provider...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Legionnaires Disease Controlling the Risks Associated With Using Spa Baths

You are probably already aware that people can catch Legionnaires’ disease from exposure to contaminated water droplets. Air conditioning systems (including cooling towers), and hot and cold ...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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Gas Appliances - Keep Them Safe

Every year about 14 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues which have not been properly installed or maintained. Many others also suffer ill health. When gas...
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  • marcusb published this 08/20/2009
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