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Personal Protective Equipment
Updated Noise Assessment Tool Available from HSE
An updated Noise Exposure Calculator is now available to make assessing hearting protection easier and more accurate for those working in noisy environments.
The Latest Workplace Health & Safety Statistics
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report on work-related ill health and injuries for 2024/25, and the figures highlight ongoing challenges for UK workplaces.
HSE Launches Inspections of Garages & Bodyshops Over Occupational Asthma Risks
The HSE is turning its attention to motor vehicle repair businesses to ensure effective measures are in place to protect workers from isocyanate exposure
Why must you be clean shaven for Face Fit Testing?
If you wear tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) at work, it is a legal requirement to undergo a face fit test carried out by a competent person.
Occupational Health and Health & Safety Working Together
When occupational health and health & safety work together, the results can be fast and effective. This joined-up approach means issues can be spotted early, investigated thoroughly, and resolved efficiently – with minimal disruption to the business.
Pneumonia from welding and Metal fumes
A continuation of the Safewell article “Are welding fumes cancerous?” article: the HSE has issued further guidelines on Pneumonia vaccinations to help prevent and control exposure to welding fumes and related respiratory conditions.
Working at Height and how to protect your workers!
Corentin Barbieux, Product Manager of Fall Protection Solutions at Honeywell Industrial Safety, talks about the risks associated with working near edges and outlines the steps safety professionals should take to ensure workers have the optimal protection…
Ladder fall: £850k fine after window installer breaks knee cap
A window installer fell three metres from an unsecured ladder, breaking his knee cap. The firm was fined for poor Health and Safety practices…
MPA South West Region Health & Safety Awareness Day
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.
Worker’s arm amputated after machinery incident
The director of a plastic recycling company has been sentenced to 10 weeks in prison after a worker’s arm was amputated.
Face fit Testing for Paint Production Company in Calne
A paint company were informed by the HSE that they were exposing workers to harmful substances. Safewell advised them on correct RPE and face fit testing.
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