Latest Occupational Health and Safety News
Newest Member of the Occupational Health Team
Please welcome the newest member of our Occupational Health team, Agnieszka Goralczyk
Why Asbestos is Dangerous for Workers
Asbestos is not just a problem of the past. It can be present today in any building built or refurbished before 2000.
Cancer and construction: Silica
Silica is a natural substance found in varying amounts in most rocks, sand and clay. For example, sandstone contains more than 70% silica, whereas granite might contain 15-30%. Silica is also a major constituent of construction materials such as bricks, tiles, concrete and mortar.
Learn CPR and Defibrillator Skills for Free with Safewell
Learn CPR and Defibrillator Skills for Free with Safewell
Following a well-received series of free CPR/Defibrillator training offered to our local community earlier this year, we are pleased to say that we are running more of these in 2024.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Firefighter says e-bike battery blaze could have been ‘much worse’ as calls grow for regulation
A firefighter has spoken of the moment he arrived at a property engulfed by flames after an e-bike battery exploded, as calls grow for the government to crack down on the devices.
Royal Wootton Bassett’s Christmas lights and Shopping
Safewell is delighted to be part of Royal Wootton Bassett High Street’s Xmas Lights & Shopping event on Friday 1st December by sponsoring Santa’s Grotto
HSE campaign highlights dangers from metalworking fluids
Businesses are being warned to make sure their staff are safe when working with metalworking fluids or coolants. Manufacturing businesses should implement control measures and carry out health surveillance checks with occupational health professionals.
HAVS online training
If you work regularly with hand-held/guided power tools for more than a few hours a day, you could be at risk of Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), causing damage to nerves, blood vessels and joints of the hand, wrist and arm.
HSE to visit 440 farms as part of national inspection campaign
Farmers are being reminded they must change their attitude towards safety as Britain’s workplace regulator readies itself for a wave of inspections in the coming months.
