Online Health and Safety Training Blog
The Ulimate Health and Safety Training Information Bank
Health and safety management systems for SME’s
OHSAS18001 / UNCATEGORIZED
HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS. A self-assessment tool for SMEs. What are the essential elements of a successful safety management system? These are described in HSE publication HSG 65, Successful Health and Safety Management. They are summarised in a simple free leaflet INDG275, “Managing health and safety – Five steps to success” which you can …
Nov18th2011
Read More →By Nick Gardner With no comments
Occupational Health and Safety Management System
OHSAS18001
Lots of organisations are putting in place an Occupational Health and Safety Management System as part of their risk management strategy to address changing legislation and protect their workforce. An Occupational Health and Safety Management System promotes a safe and healthy working environment by providing a framework that allows your company to aid legislative compliance …
Nov14th2011
Read More →By Nick Gardner With one comment
What is health and safety?
HEALTH AND SAFETY
All workers have a right to work in places where risks to their health and safety are properly controlled. Health and safety legislation, starting with the health and safety at work act and health and safety regulations, seeks to stop you getting hurt at work or ill through work. Your employer is responsible for health …
Nov7th2011
Read More →By Nick Gardner With no comments
Health & safety on school trips
SCHOOL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Tackling the health and safety myths A large number of school visits take place successfully each year. However, misunderstandings about health and safety law can sometimes discourage schools and teachers from organising these activities. See the high-level statement To tackle some of the myths about red tape and prosecution, HSE has published a policy statement …
Nov4th2011
Read More →By Nick Gardner With one comment
When is an Asbestos licence needed?
ASBESTOS
Work with particular asbestos-containing materials can only be carried out by somebody who holds a licence issued by HSE. Licences are granted for a limited period of time (usually one or three years), enabling HSE to review licences and the performance of licence holders at regular intervals. Not all work with asbestos materials requires a …
Nov1st2011
Read More →By Nick Gardner With no comments