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Your guide to buying safety signs

Safety Signs   Symbol Guide Health and Safety signs can be broken down into the following categories, as specified by British and European standards. Mandatory Signs – A blue circle containing a white image denoting that a specific course of action must be taken. Prohibition Signs – A...

2023-04-11 16:53:00

Knives Safety Guide

In industries where knife use is an essential everyday requirement, accidents involving knives are common. Employees must be kept safe from harm so far as is reasonably practicable. Accidents occur for a number of reasons, including working with blunt blades, storing knives incorrectly, neglecting...

2023-04-11 16:53:00
Top Tips to Keep Workplace Staff Safe as Temperatures Soar

Top Tips to Keep Workplace Staff Safe as Temperatures Soar

With England expecting further weather warnings for extreme heat, raised temperatures in the workplace have the potential to become a health and safety issue as employers struggle to keep working areas within the recommended temperatures. In line with this concern, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) h...

2022-03-24 13:22:00
Choosing the Correct Hand Protection

Choosing the Correct Hand Protection

Look out for the below symbols in our brochures and catalogues to ensure you have the most appropriate gloves for the task at hand. The above glove symbols are accompanied by a combination of numbers and letters. This combination conveys the level of protection and type of glove. Higher score num...

2022-03-24 13:22:00
Reduce Manual Handling Workforce Fatigue

Reduce Manual Handling Workforce Fatigue

Top Tip! Investing in the right equipment for your supply chain increases productivity, reduces workforce fatigue, creates safer warehouse operations, and ultimately keeps your customers happy!   Manual handling can be described as lowering, lifting, pulling, pushing, holding, restraining, ca...

2022-03-24 13:22:00
Ladders Buying Guide & Working at Height

Ladders Buying Guide & Working at Height

Top Tip! Selecting the right ladder for the job ensures maximum safety and efficiency. What are the most common causes of accidents? Falls from roofs, through fragile roofs and roof lights are one of the most common causes of workplace death and serious injury. Fragile surfaces include but are not...

2022-03-24 13:22:00
Preventing Slips & Trips at Work

Preventing Slips & Trips at Work

Did you know? Slips and trips are the most common cause of injury at work.  The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires employers to take the appropriate steps to ensure the health and safety of all employees. On average, slips and trips cause 40 per cent of all reported major injuries an...

2022-03-24 13:22:00
What is CoSHH?

What is CoSHH?

CoSHH stands for The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health and are the regulations surrounding their handling and storage. Also relevant are the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) which require employers to control the risks to safety that could occur from fire an...

2022-03-24 13:22:00
Fire Extinguisher Buying Guide

Fire Extinguisher Buying Guide

Which fire extinguisher is right for you? We offer extinguishers that conform to the UK recognised fire classes: Class A fires involve organic solids such as paper and wood. Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids. Gasoline, grease and oil fires are included in this class. Class C...

2022-03-24 13:22:00
Your Guide to First Aid Kits

Your Guide to First Aid Kits

Top Tip! The number of first aid kits you have should depend on the number of employees on site.       The National Standards for First Aid Kits The most recent update, known as BS 8599-1:2019 is the newest national standard for workplace first aid kits in the UK. There are kits...

2022-03-24 13:22:00

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