Latest Occupational Health and Safety News
What is a Safety Critical Medical?
A Safety Critical medical is an occupational medical assessment of an individual where their health status may compromise their ability to undertake a task defined as safety critical, thereby posing a significant risk to the health and safety of others.
Does the Face Fit?
Face Fit Testing, make sure as an employer, your employees are properly fitted and protected.
THIRSTY WORK!!
Make sure you’re taking the right measures for your employees as the hot weather continues.
Can’t Switch Off!
Are you struggling to switch off? Is your mind firing up when all you want to do is go to sleep? Are you tempted to check your emails constantly? You’re not alone: a third of stressed-out workers regularly check their emails in the middle of the night.
Driver Safety, How Well do You know Your Tyres?
Almost three-quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks, according to new research. How worn are your tyres? Are they safe to drive?
28th April ILO World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Join Safewell in supporting World Health and safety day on the 28th of April 2018 and help make the working environment safer for all…
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…
Sole trader in court after ignoring HSE notice
A sole trader who repaired cars in a residential area of Bedford has been sentenced and fined after failing to comply with a Health and Safety Executive enforcement notice…
Tyre retread co pays £300k for lack of seatbelt rule
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…
Hey Sugar Sugar
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…
