Working from ladders and working at height more generally have always been the number 1 cause of workplace fatalities in the UK. Across all industries and sectors, and from heights ranging from several metres to less than 1 metre, the consequences of a fall from height are tragic and often fatal. Seegraphic: HSE Ladders Step-by-step guide…
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SSIP stands for Safety Schemes in Procurement. It’s an umbrella organisation supported by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Its main goal is to streamline the health and safety pre-qualification process for contractors and consultants (suppliers) who want to work for buyers (clients). It aims to reduce duplication, time, and cost associated with needing multiple…
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The Gateway Process within the Building Safety Act 2022: A Summary of Purpose and Application If you need help and support on health and safety matters, consider becoming a member of our Safety~net support service. Please note that support and advice on this and other topics covered on our website are provided exclusively for members…
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Brilliant free HSE / WWT / IOSH H&S event here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-and-west-iosh-branch-health-awareness-day-tickets-1308099473739 https://lnkd.in/eKz93dtY Please book your tickets for free using the link above, and we’ll look forward to seeing you there, whether you’re in the construction industry or you have contractors being used in your workplace, and you need to be able to work with them…
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Building Safety Act FAQ for Small and Medium-Sized Contractors If you need help and support on health and safety matters, consider becoming a member of our Safety~net support service. Please note that support and advice on this and other topics covered on our website are provided exclusively for members of Safety~net, our Competent Person Support…
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Summary: Application of the Building Safety Act If you need help and support on health and safety matters, consider becoming a member of our Safety~net support service. Please note that support and advice on this and other topics covered on our website are provided exclusively for members of Safety~net, our Competent Person Support Scheme. Please…
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Building Safety Act & SSIP: A Match Made for Safer Construction The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA 2022) has fundamentally shifted the landscape of UK construction, placing unprecedented emphasis on competence, accountability, and rigorous safety standards, especially for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs). For small and medium-sized contractors, navigating these new regulations can feel daunting. However, there…
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We have been involved in 3D printing and additive manufacture safety for over 25 years from its very earliest days. We have worked with and continue to support industry leaders in this field across plastics, metals and resins from small start ups to multinational companies with specialist divisions catering for highly advanced processes and blue…
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More and more of our clients have a new hazard to address, the safe storage of lithium-ion batteries. Indeed the total amount of batteries stored is expected to increase 7X over the next 7 years. We have all heard the annoucements on aircraft about overheating batteries in consumer devices and the batteries which we use…
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Ensuring the safety of workers at height is paramount, and the proper inspection of safety harnesses plays a critical role in this endeavour. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) provides detailed guidance on this subject in their leaflet INDG367, “Inspecting fall arrest equipment made from webbing or rope.” Understanding the Importance of Safety Harness Inspections…
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