We all know that servicing your equipment is an important part of any business. Especially when it comes to working at heights and with large machinery. Having a well-maintained scissor lift will prevent breakdowns and accidents which could result in serious injury. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) It is important to make sure…
LEV systems affect numerous industries and has come up as a topic of interest for many of my clients lately. Every year thousands of employees in the UK develop asthma or lung disease due to airborne contaminants in the workplace. We all know that the health and safety of your staff is of the upmost importance. So it’s imperative that you have an LEV system in place if needed and…
What is environmental engineering? Environmental engineering is a branch of engineering that seeks to reduce waste and pollution, thereby protecting the environment. It deals with the design of technologies and processes that control pollution release and help clear up any contamination that’s already occurred. The basic concept has been around for over 5,000 years, since…
Whilst there has been a dramatic reduction in the number of accidents at work in the past 30 years, our regular bulletins from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) still have frequent reports of accidents where people have lost limbs, digits or their lives due to insufficient guarding. There is legislation which should prevent these…
Over a quarter of fatal injuries in 2015/16 according to the HSE in Great Britain were caused by falls from height. Falls from a height were the single largest category of fatal incidents, with 37 of a total of 144 caused in this way in this period. Padgate Services staff are fully trained and competent…
Toolbox talks are generally health and safety focused and a way of incorporating learning into the everyday within the workplace. The idea is that a small group, perhaps a shift or departmental group, regularly meet in an informal setting and have a discussion about a relevant health and safety topic. Example topics would be a near…