We’re getting reports of visiting drivers being denied access to welfare facilities at sites due to concerns over coronavirus. Whilst we understand the will to protect your staff as far as possible during the outbreak we have to advise clients and others that you cannot refuse access to welfare. In fact, preventing access is against…
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Please find below a coronavirus should I self isolate flowchart which you can display within your workplace and also use to plan your actions. Please note that this is based on best current advice and you should always review the latest government guidance available here; https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response If you have any questions relating to Coronavirus and…
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I’m sure a lot of businesses are thinking about their response to Coronavirus. Please find below a coronavirus risk map which might assist in deciding on what precautions would be appropriate in your business. Please do be aware that this information is general and not specific to any business and is provided on an ‘as…
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You only have to travel a short distance to see a number of people wearing a large range of different masks. We’ve heard they can be a good idea, we even see hospital staff wearing them, but are they effective and should you and your staff be using them? Coronavirus face masks: are they effective?…
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Here are a few simple thoughts on Coronavirus and your office to implement during the outbreak; Signing in: if you still have visitors to site which are essential then ask reception staff to sign these people in, don’t share pen and paper across multiple people. Split your essential teams: if you have the size and…
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Please find below some updates and guidance on the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak which may be of help. Firstly, there are many trackers out there but the one which we have used and recommended from the start is John Hopkins University one as shown in the graphic and available here. The spread is fast and the…
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Our recent support work across our client based and in particular two Improvement Notices issued by HSE on which we have assisted have highlighted the issue of competency when it comes to Competency for HAVS Health Surveillance. It’s easy to get lost amongst the science and application of the regulations, which can certainly be a…
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Many companies and educational establishments are now incorporating 3D printing into their activities. Whilst 3D printing brings great new possibilities it also brings some specific risks which must be managed. There are various 3D printing technologies but this post refers to Fused Filament fabrication (FFF) and uses the CLEAPSSS Design and Technology guidance as its…
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Fabricated metal inspections HSE will be inspecting sites that carry out metal fabrication in January to March 2020 to check compliance with the law. The focus will be on control of exposure to welding fume and metalworking fluids. All welding fumes (including mild steel) are now classed as carcinogens. Metalworking fluids can cause occupational asthma,…
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A property management and development organisation has been fined after five employees developed Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS). Between 2009 and 2014 five employees of Places for People Homes Limited used vibrating powered tools to carry out grounds’ maintenance tasks. The company has been fined £600,000 and ordered to pay costs of £13,995.06 following an…
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