Legislation

What is the new ‘Simpler Recycling’ Legislation and how will it affect how businesses dispose of waste? Our handy blog explains at what point your business will be expected to comply and how to follow new rules such as separating food waste prior to collection.  

You must ensure that the work equipment you provide meets the requirements of PUWER. Learn more about the updated legislation in our latest piece.

CoSHH stands for The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and are the regulations surrounding their handling and storage. Anyone responsible for using or handling hazardous substances at work should be aware of the precautions they need to take, learn more in our guide. 

If your business or organisation undertakes lifting operations or is involved in providing lifting equipment for others to use, you must manage and control the risks to avoid any injury or damage.

Pedestrian and vehicle routes should be kept separate where possible. One-way systems are the safest, as they reduce the need for drivers to reverse. If segregation is not possible, markings for pedestrian and vehicle routes need to be made clear, with the use of barriers, signs, and crossings.

Entrances and exits should be separate for vehicles and pedestrians. Where channels do cross, there should be clearly marked measures, such as dropped kerbs, barriers, deterrent paving, etc.

Did you know that musculoskeletal injuries caused by heavy lifting and manual handling account for over a quarter of ill health days in the UK. Read our guide with tips and guidance on good manual handling techniques and much more.

Falls from height remain the most common workplace accident and fatality, with many involving a fall from a ladder. Anyone falling more than 2 meters is likely to sustain serious injury, so even using a stepladder can be a risk.

With around two million ladders in daily use across the UK, it is essential that people have the right guidance and training needed to help ensure working at height is as safe as possible.