When working outside in cold weather, it is essential that you stay warm in order to prevent serious health issues like hypothermia, frostbite and other cold-related illnesses. Staying warm also helps to maintain your body’s energy levels, improve your alertness, and reduce your risk of work errors that can lead to serious accidents and injuries on the job.
So, how can you stay warm while working outside? Keep reading to find out!
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Edge protection systems exists to protect people from falling, yet falls from height still remain one of the leading causes of workplace injury and death. This can be due to a lack of edge protection.
A recent article from the HSE discusses how a worker suffered serious injuries after falling from a flat roof that did not have any edge protection. This was the second time that the sole trader in charge had failed to provide edge protection on a job.
This raises the questions we will be answering in this blog: why is edge protection so important? And what kind of edge protection systems are out there that could have prevented this accident taking place?
A confined space is an enclosed (or mostly enclosed) area that poseses a high risk of injury or death from hazardous conditions like low oxygen, toxic fumes or engulfment. While confined spaces are often small spaces, some larger areas like grain silos are also considered confined spaces as there is limited entry and exit points and a risk of serious injury or death.
The head is one of the most vulnerable areas of the human body. Even a minor impact can lead to severe concussions and more serious blows can lead to life-altering traumatic brain injuries. This is why wearing suitable head protection is crucial for safety while working at height.
When selecting lifting equipment for industrial operations, understanding load capacity terminology is critical for safety and regulatory compliance. Two terms you'll frequently encounter are Working Load Limit (WLL) and Safe Working Load (SWL). While these terms are often used interchangeably, modern safety standards have made important distinctions that every lifting equipment operator needs to understand.This comprehensive guide explains what WLL and SWL mean in modern regulations, how these values are calculated, and the key differences between WLL, SWL, and Maximum Rated Capacity (MRC).
Flat roof fall protection is incredibly important, because falling from a roof can be deadly. The latest HSE statistics show that falls from height are still the most prevalent cause of death among workers in Great Britain, accounting for 50 work-related deaths in 2023/24. This amounts to 36% of work-related deaths for that period.
Safety harnesses are essential for keeping you and your colleagues safe when working at height. You'll want to get the best out of this key bit of kit, and the best way to do that is through regular inspections and some careful (but quite straightforward) maintenance.
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