A building firm near Reading contacted Safewell enquiring about guidance on forklift truck medicals and what was required for their drivers. Both new and existing employees required medicals to be able to drive safely.
A joinery company contacted us after a visit from the HSE. They were falling short on health surveillance for their employees, in particular in relation to noise exposure at work over the 2nd Action level of 85dBA. Here’s how we helped with their audiometry health surveillance hearing tests.
As an employer, do you enforce seatbelt use when employees are driving forklift trucks? Read about this employee who was crushed while driving a forklift without wearing a seatbelt…
Diabetes is a growing concern within our communities, with more cases diagnosed every day. Find out how it can affect your employees’ role at work…
Health surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. It may also be required by law for employees exposed to noise/vibration, solvents, fumes, dust, biological agents or work in compressed air.
If left untreated, high blood pressure can increase the risk of developing serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes. Employers must monitor their employees especially if they work in high-risk areas such as heights/confined spaces or drive company vehicles.
Gaming addiction is now classified as a disorder by WHO. What happens when gaming takes over your life? Read on for potential symptoms, effects and what you can do about it as an individual or employer? What can it mean from an occupational health standpoint?
The Health & Safety Awareness Day is designed to promote best practice and encourage the whole workforce to be the eyes and ears of fellow workers.
An Essex based food manufacturer has been fined after a worker had four fingers amputated while operating a metalworking lathe, using an emery cloth to clean steel shafts.
The health and safety requirements for this company had changed and it was decided that new policies and actions were required.
A Primary School recently changed over to become a Primary Academy and needed some Health & Safety advice. They contacted Safewell who went to visit them at their premises to discuss their needs and how we could help them.
A manufacturing company in Swindon contacted Safewell about occupational health and providing Lung Function screening for their employees who carry out soldering tasks.
We are here to make health and safety accessible and easy for everyone. Please call on 01793 852951 or message us to help you.
