Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces are the most common occurrences. "Work at height" means work in any place where, if there were no precautions in place, a person could fall a distance liable to cause
Safety Toolbox Talks: Harmful Substances
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: Dangers of Excessive Noise at Work
Loud noise at work has the potential to damage your hearing. This normally happens gradually and it may only be when the damage caused by noise combines with hearing loss due to aging that people realise how impaired their hearing has become. Why is dealing with noise
Safety Toolbox Talks: Dangers of Radiation
Every day in the UK, a wide range of radiation types are used in industrial, medical, research and communications applications. Some of these cause harmful exposure risks that must be adequately controlled. This Toolbox Talk explains how to manage those
Safety Toolbox Talks: Fire Prevention
Fire prevention is the first step to protection. Most commonly, fires are always preventable when the correct controls are put into place. Workers require the correct SDS when handling flammable, combustible or explosive substances. They must also understand how to use a flame and what to do in the
Safety Toolbox Talks: Dangers at Work
Dangers at work are forever prevalent. Regardless of your industry there are always things for you to be on the look out for and be wary of. Why does safety matter? The workplace and work sites can be full of hazards and dangers due to machinery, harmful substances, or unaware
Safety Toolbox Talks: Preventing Violence at Work
People who deal directly with the public may face aggressive or violent behaviour. They may be sworn at, threatened or even attacked. This toolbox talk gives practical advice to help you find out if violence is a problem for your employees, and if it is, how to tackle it. The advice is aimed at
Safety Toolbox Talks: Work-Related Stress
Work-related stress is a serious issue, often considered a ‘silent’ illness. You may not even know if your employees are struggling, however the effects to them personally or on business productivity have the potential to be just as damaging as any risk covered in our Toolbox Talks series. The
Safety Toolbox Talks: Electrical Safety
Electricity can kill or severely injure people and cause damage to property. However, simple precautions can be taken when working with or near electricity and electrical equipment which will significantly reduce the risk of injury to you, your workforce and others around you. This Toolbox Talk