Construction Operative Prosecuted
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation has led to a construction site worker being prosecuted after he struck a colleague on the head with the bucket on a digger. The investigation found he had been using a mobile phone whilst operating the excavator on a building site in Milton Keynes. The defendant was ordered […]
Violence at Work
The killing of teacher, Ann Maguire has highlighted the rising concern over workplace violence. Mrs Maguire, who was due to retire in a few months, died from multiple stab wounds. The Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) 2012/13, found that 323, 000 adults of working age in employment experienced work related violence including threats […]
Young Persons in the Workplace
Many young persons are looking to work placements or starting work this summer. Introducing young people to the world of work can help them understand the work environment, choose future careers or prepare for employment. We need young people to be offered opportunities to develop new skills and gain experience across the world of work. […]
QUARRY SPECIFIC RIDDOR 2013 REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the reporting requirements under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrence Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR), that are reportable by most industries, a number of Dangerous Occurrences (DO) are specific to quarries = these are set out in Part 3 of the Schedule (paragraphs 47-53) and are listed below: – Collapse of a […]
THE APPROVED CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE QUARRIES REGULATIONS 1999 (L118) .
The Quarries Regulations 1999 aim to protect those working at a quarry and others who may be affected by quarrying activities, eg those living, passing or working nearby, or visitors to the site. The second edition has been revised to update legal references and to clarify the guidance on a small number of issues. The […]
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GUIDANCE ON MEDICAL FITNESS
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) have issued guidance regarding medical fitness to operate construction plant. Employers have a duty to ensure that any employee is both physically and mentally capable of undertaking the tasks that they are required to carry out. The guidance aims to provide clarity about the medical fitness assessment process and outlines […]
NVQ Level 3 Occupational Work Supervision
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What is Health Surveillance?
Health surveillance is a system of on-going health checks. These health checks may be required by law for employees who are exposed to noise or vibration, ionising radiation, solvents, fumes, dusts, biological agents and other substances hazardous to health, or work in compressed air. Health surveillance is important for: –Â detecting ill-health effects at an […]