Lots of businesses which we visit have an oil drum or two lying around the workplace. It may seems like a good idea to make use of one of these unwanted items and we’ve seen them made into bins and even barbecues through some simple welding. However, depending on what used to be inside them…
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Formwork safety continues to be an area in which many sites could improve. There are a range of courses out there which give useful qualification and skills in the management of formwork and falsework risk. A good example of this would be the Temporary Works Supervisor Training Course (TWSTC) available from CITB. For more information…
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All of us have our pet subjects. Some of us do tend to bury our heads in the sand for areas in which we’re not as competent and Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is all too common an example. You may, if you are honest with yourself, have a hit list of subjects which you…
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Working in a safety role means that you come across a diverse range and issues and this does include structural safety. We work with the whole range of construction site specialists and spotting risk is part of engaging in conversations with each stakeholder. If, like us, you’re of the opinion that every day is a…
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It’s great to be able to report some good news and I’m happy to be able to call it that. We all qualify each improvement with an immediate caveat of ‘but many others still suffered death or injury which could have been avoided. Lets not be afraid to say well done to everyone which helped…
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We have to be truthful and admit that we sometimes carry out tasks which in hindsight we could have done with far less risk. It could be driving to work or what we do at home at the weekend away from the eyes of our colleagues and managers. The spray booth fire cited below is…
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Oxygen is used throughout many sectors of industry and healthcare. This common element can be taken for granted as we are so familiar with its name and its use. Are you aware that; increasing the concentration of oxygen in air from its normal 21% to just 24% can make an enormous difference in how easily…
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Moving gas cylinders in your workplace – the hazards We see gas cylinders in use across the wide range of clients we visit. Some will use cylinders to power their MHE (Materials Handling Equipment) and some will be using gases to complete welding and cutting operations as part of their production process. We’ve written blogs…
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It can be tempting to allow staff, particularly those who are helpful and keen, to undertake maintenance tasks within your workplace. You can sometimes hear a staff member state “I could have sorted that for you!” When you have staff which have worked in other roles through a diverse career and the work seems reasonably…
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You might be wondering why this post is here, if you are you’re probably not aware of the wide range of clients which we work with! This post relates to the commercial rather than residential use of these spa’s but if you’re lucky enough to have one at home there are some good points below…
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