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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.
Read moreLearn 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.
Read moreMerry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Read moreFirefighter 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.
Read moreRoyal 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
Read moreHSE 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.
Read moreHAVS 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.
Read moreHSE 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.
Read moreFire Marshal Training
Our first open course in Fire Marshal training took place at Safewell yesterday, with twelve attendees now certificated Fire Marshals in their workplace.
Read moreHand Arm Vibration Syndrome Course Online
This course explains what HAVS is, describing its symptoms and consequences. It provides a detailed overview of the equipment and work-related situations most likely to pose a risk of HAVS, and much more.
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