Honeywell has published a free white paper on sources and causes of skin damage and irritation for health and safety managers to consider when protecting workers’ hands. ‘Hand Protection: Understanding Skin Irritation in the Workplace’ explores the risks involved in ...
Read More »Relieving the tension for window cleaners
On average a single workplace injury case can cost a business around £8,700 in lost time and medical fees, therefore it is hardly surprising that many companies are looking for ways to improve the general health of their workforce to ...
Read More »BCC backs new research project to reduce injury risk caused by long reach equipment
A revolutionary research initiative which could greatly improve the safety and wellbeing of cleaning operatives who use long reach washing equipment has been given a boost by a British Cleaning Council grant. The BCC has awarded BCC member the Federation ...
Read More »On the farm: the importance of hygiene around animals
Petting farms are loved by both young and old alike and with spring on the horizon, animal attractions are preparing for an influx of visitors who are keen to get hands-on and learn more about their inhabitants. However, it’s important to ...
Read More »Interclean Amsterdam unveils 2018 Healthcare Forum: Added Value Meets Patient Safety
Looking to bring healthcare and cleaning professionals together, RAI Amsterdam has released the full schedule for its inaugural International Healthcare Forum – set to run alongside Interclean Amsterdam, the trade show for cleaning and hygiene professionals on Wednesday 16 May. ...
Read More »Arco helps businesses improve workplace safety with dedicated cleaning and hygiene support
Safety company, Arco, has unveiled its brand new Cleaning and Hygiene Catalogue, in an attempt to help businesses of all sizes reduce health risks in the workplace through improved hygiene practises. Between 2016/17 in UK workplaces, 1.3 million workers suffered ...
Read More »Top tips to comply with government standards on dust regulation
In Great Britain alone, there are an estimated 12,000 lung disease deaths each year linked to past exposures to dust at work. In this article, Dust suppression experts Renby Ltd outline the dangers of dust, your responsibilities as an employer ...
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