Many materials or harmful substances used or created at work could damage your health. These substances could be dust, gases or fumes that you breathe in or liquids, gels or powders that come into contact with your eyes or skin. There could also be harmful micro-organisms present that can cause
Safety Toolbox Talks: Repetitive Strain Injury
Repetitive strain injury is general terminology used to describe the sensation of pain in muscles, tendons and nerves owing to repeated movements, vibrations or being in continually uncomfortable and awkward postures. It is rather common that these injuries are overlooked or just misunderstood as
CRAMS Safety Toolbox Talks: Manual Handling
Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries. These include work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts. The term manual handling covers a wide variety of activities including
CRAMS Safety Toolbox Talks: PPE
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Employers have duties concerning the provision and use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. PPE is equipment that will protect the user against health or safety risks at work. It can include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection,
CRAMS Safety Toolbox Talks: Vibration
VIBRATION Hand-arm vibration (HAV) can be caused by operating hand-held power tools, such as road breakers, and hand-guided equipment, such as powered lawnmowers, or by holding materials being processed by hand-fed machines, such as pedestal grinders. Occasional exposure is unlikely to cause ill