The recent wave of Health and Safety prosecutions in the UK sheds light on a concerning trend of companies failing to adhere to the fundamental principles outlined in Section 2 and Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This alarming statistic underscores the critical importance of understanding and implementing these […]
Category Archives: Risk management
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Jan
Jan
Brand New and Unique Training Matrix from Safety PAL All businesses need to manage training effectively and efficiently. Our new tool does both and improves compliance. Our brand new and unique Training Matrix Tool answers many questions, mainly the most common one, which is… ‘How can we manage everyones training and training requirements real-time?’ If […]
Compliance, Job management, Protection, Risk management, Safety culture
The Risks of Battery Tool Use in the Workplace (HAVS)
09
Jan
Jan
This HSE report explains how Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVS) and noise emissions (db) of battery-powered tools and traditionally powered tools compare. Specific results on battery-powered tools’ vibration and noise emissions may not always be lower than traditionally powered tools. The Health and Safety Executives (HSE) have prepared research on the risks of battery tool use in […]
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Jun
Jun
Following a six-week trial at Leicester Crown Court, this Company was found guilty of two counts of corporate manslaughter. This company and its Director were found guilty of corporate manslaughter. They pleaded guilty to failing to discharge a duty under multiple sections of the Health and Safety at Work Etc and failed to ensure, so […]
18
Feb
Feb
Changes to the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulations come into force in April 2022. They may affect you! These changes will affect a large majority of small, medium and large businesses in all sectors. All employers have duties concerning the provision and user of personal protective equipment (PPE) at work. Great Britain employers from 6th […]
Compliance, Fines, Health and Safety, Risk management, Safety culture
Inspector calls – Safety PAL tells you what to expect.
20
Aug
Aug
These recent companies and directors could not prove they had everything in place when visited by a Health and Safety Executive Inspector. Having proof is the only method of showing the Body Corporate or individual Company Director has done So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) health and safety inspector […]
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Aug
Aug
Do you know what you need from a Safety Management System? We see so many companies which have implemented a paper-based or electronic Health & Safety Management system that has not reduced the risk of prosecution or civil claim. It’s not only us – The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) see many more. Protecting the […]
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Jul
Jul
The Workplace fatality figures released by the Health and Safety Executive for 2020/21 detail an increase of workplace fatalities from 113 (2019/20) to 142 (2020/21) The latest statistics show the continuing failure in the workplace with workers either not following the applied control measures or businesses not implementing suitable and sufficient systems to protect the […]
Compliance, Health and Safety, Managing contractors, Risk management, Safety culture
Workplace health and safety… Fines are not fine
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Apr
Apr
Game Changer – Workplace Health and Safety. Whether it’s a failure to protect your workers against injury or harm, or your looking to build proof to protect you and your organisation from prosecution, this video is vital in helping you understand the basics of meeting the required workplace health and safety standards. This short video explains […]
Health and Safety, Managing contractors, Risk management, Safeguarding employees, Safety culture
Smart Devices Improving Health & Safety
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Mar
Mar
Driving toward a SMARTER and SAFER workplace Modern-day employers use SMART devices and SMART technology to give them an edge, the agility to communicate better, improve workers’ awareness and knowledge is vital.This vital addition helps prevent accidents and protects the employer from injury claims or breaches of health and safety.Safety PAL recognises the employer can […]