The effectiveness of the Health and Safety at Work Act
Sep 14, 2015 · The change in the types of jobs people do over the past 40 years has made work safer because people are now more likely to be sat in an office than working down a coal mine – we are finding that many organisations are beginning to dedicate more time and resources to Health, Wellbeing and Behavioural Safety initiatives to further improve their overall Health & Safety performance.
Health and Safety News, Legislation, PPE and CPD | SHP Online
5 days ago · Why Health and Safety Compliance Software is Vital in the UK Construction Industry. November 7, 2024. Health and safety compliance software has become an indispensable tool for ensuring that construction companies meet their legal obligations, protect workers, and enhance operational efficiency. Here's why this technology is so vital for the UK ...
Smiler crash: Latest news and updates on Alton Towers accident
Sep 24, 2018 · In June 2015, two carriages on the Smiler rollercoaster ride at Alton Towers crashed, leaving passengers trapped for four-and-a-half hours. Four people were seriously injured in the crash. Leah Washington and Vicky Balch both had to have a leg amputated, while Joe Pugh had to learn to walk again and Daniel Thorpe had serious leg injuries.
Arco – Experts in safety | SHP
Nov 1, 2018 · Arco is one of the leading safety companies in the country with a core focus of keeping people safe at work. It distributes a world-class range of over 170,000 quality assured, branded and own brand products, including personal protective equipment, workwear, safety boots, gloves, workplace safety and hygiene products.. It also offers one of the widest ranges of PPE in the UK, with 22,000 ...
NCRQ explained: detailed overview of the qualifications and …
Mar 2, 2016 · National Compliance and Risk Qualifications (NCRQ) are qualifications designed to improve the competence of health and safety practitioners. The NCRQ suite of qualifications was set up to provide competency-based qualifications that reflect the knowledge, understanding and skills required by health and safety professionals in the real world.
HSE - The Health and Safety Executive: what it does and latest news
Aug 27, 2023 · The figures released by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) relate to workplace incidents. They do not include deaths arising from occupational exposure to disease, including COVID-19. The construction and agriculture, forestry and fishing sectors continue to account for the greatest number of workers killed in fatal accidents each year.
How does RIDDOR apply to children in education?
Oct 12, 2021 · SHP discuss the importance of utilising RIDDOR in school environments to prevent dangerous incidents going un-reported.
Commemorating Piper Alpha: 36 years of learning and progress in ...
Jun 27, 2024 · On 6 July, the offshore oil and gas industry will commemorate the 36 th anniversary of the Piper Alpha tragedy. The catastrophic platform explosion, occurring 120 miles off the coast of Aberdeen, Scotland, remains the deadliest incident in offshore history, claiming 167 lives and seriously injuring 61 survivors.
Using the Hudson Ladder in the context of health culture
Sep 5, 2018 · The Hudson Ladder has proved to be a success in the context of health culture. For example, Tappin et al. (2015) (reference 3) used the Ladder as the foundation to develop the Musculoskeletal Disorder Culture Assessment Tool (MSDCAT). This study reported the MSDCAT to be an effective tool for identifying an organisation’s musculoskeletal ...
Inclusive PPE Charter | SHP - Health and Safety News, Legislation, …
Inclusive PPE Charter. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential for keeping workers safe across a wide range of sectors. From manufacturing and construction to healthcare and the emergency services, PPE plays a fundamental role in ultimately protecting workers. However, the effectiveness of PPE is reliant on how well it fits the individual.