Housing Company Fined More Than £500,000: What Can We Learn?
In light of a recent incident where an employee of a housing company suffered burns due to striking an underground
With an estimated 12,000 lung disease deaths each year linked to past exposures at work, and 13,000 deaths linked with work-related dust and chemicals, these numbers can not be ignored! During 2008-12, lung diseases were responsible for 20% of all deaths in the UK each year.
It is a legal requirement for anyone who wears a tightly fitted respirator to be fit tested to that mask make and model. This has been part of the COSHH regulations since 2002.
We do everything with passion, precision, and to the highest standard. We ensure that the mask make and model your employee wears is adequate for the task it is being used for and suitable for them as individuals. As approved Fit2Fit testers, we ensure the highest standard of tests to ensure your employees are protected.
While the ultimate responsibility for the training of RPE lies with the employer, we provide training to any delegate whom we see does not have adequate knowledge of mask use, maintenance, cleaning, and storage. This ensures that your employee, once they have passed the test, has the essential knowledge of the mask, the hazards they face, and are trained in fitting the mask correctly.
In light of a recent incident where an employee of a housing company suffered burns due to striking an underground
In the modern workplace, stress has become a constant companion for many employees. The impact is not just on the individual’s health
Understanding the frequency of “how often should fire risk assessments be reviewed” is vital for safety and legal compliance. The