Face fit testing is a process that involves making sure a mask or face piece fits the wearer’s face with a good seal and tight fit. This...

Employee training in the UK involves developing skills, knowledge, and competencies for job performance. It is required by all employees...

When was Asbestos Banned in the UK? The supply and use of all types of asbestos was banned in the UK in 1999, although the use of blue...

There are 7 different commonly used fire extinguishers, each suited to tackling a different type of fire. These include water, foam,...

PUWER, the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, outlines the responsibilities of duty holders and workers to ensure the...

An asbestos survey is a detailed assessment of a premises carried out in order to identify any asbestos constraining materials. The...

The total cost to get a personal alcohol licence in the UK costs an average of £149. This includes the cost of an application fee, DBS...

Manual Handling is the act of manipulating, transporting, and supporting materials and loads by hand, including actions such as lifting,...

What are Musculoskeletal Disorders? A musculoskeletal disorder (also known as MSD) is a condition that can affect the bones, muscles,...

Due diligence is the main defence under food safety law for food businesses who have deemed to have taken all precautions required to...

What is a Working at Height Risk Assessment?   A working at height risk assessment is used to identify the hazards surrounding the area...

Working at height is a common hazard in many industries such as in construction, distribution, forestry and many more. The Working at...

Without using a testing kit it is impossible to tell if a tile contains asbestos. Old vinyl asbestos tiles were manufactured before 1999...

Manual handling in care is the practice of safe lifting, moving and placement of people and objects within the health and social care...

To apply for a personal alcohol licence you must first meet the eligibility requirements before filling out your local councils...

The Main Manual Handling Legislation in the UK is the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 (MHOR). The regulations set out the...

What is a Safety Harness?   A safety harness is a type of fall protection equipment that must be worn at all times when working at height...

A fire safety risk assessment identifies the hazards posed by fire so that proper safety measures can be put in place to reduce these...

A working at height should include procedures for all scenarios and account for any hazards present. Training and equipment should be...

The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 was created by the Health and safety Executive (HSE) to protect employees at work. If...

Manual handling is the act of transporting or supporting a load by bodily force or by hand. This includes, carrying, lifting, pushing,...

MHOR Stands for the Manual Handling Operations Regulations, these regulations were originally created in 1992 in order to give clear...

What is the Fire Triangle?   The fire triangle is a simple method designed to show how a fire ignites and spreads. It includes three...

In order to lift heavy objects safely it is vital that proper manual handling technique and form are used in order to reduce the chance...