The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is hosting a series of free podcasts to help businesses that make, use or supply chemicals understand what actions they need to take to ensure they are prepared for the end of the UK ...
Read More »HSE is checking businesses in the transport and logistics sector are Covid-secure
In the run up to the festive period, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is working with local authorities to inspect businesses in the transport and logistics industry to ensure they are managing the risk of coronavirus. With the current ...
Read More »HSE warns against the use of KN95 facemasks
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is warning against the use of KN95 facemasks as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). This follows a safety alert which was issued on 11 June 2020 urging all employers and suppliers not to purchase or ...
Read More »HSE supports manufacturers of hand sanitisers during coronavirus outbreak
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken steps to support hand sanitiser manufacturers as UK production is increasing to tackle Coronavirus. Due to unprecedented demand for biocidal hand sanitiser products during the coronavirus outbreak, HSE is providing derogations that ...
Read More »BCC collaborates with HSE on workplace injuries
The British Cleaning Council (BCC) is calling for its members to share information on musculoskeletal disorders and injuries suffered by cleaning sector colleagues in the workplace. The BCC is working with the Health and Safety Executive Cleaning Industry Liaison Forum ...
Read More »Facilities maintenance expert warns of serious health risks to the Scottish public from lax enforcement and lack of awareness of hygiene regulations
Lax enforcement and minimal awareness of vital hygiene regulations in both private and public buildings run huge risks with the health of people in Scotland, a leading Scottish facilities maintenance expert has warned. Colin Chambers, MD of Hamilton-based Platinum Facilities ...
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