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A Breath of Fresh Air: Keeping Your Workers Safe from Silica, Flour, and Wood Dust Exposure
Discover how to protect your workforce from the hazards of respirable dust in the workplace. In this blog post, we shed light on silica, flour, and wood dust, discussing the health risks and outlining practical steps to keep your employees safe and your business compliant.
Understanding Your Rights in the Workplace: Can You be Forced to Wear PPE
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a crucial component of workplace safety. The responsibility of identifying necessary PPE to mitigate risks and injuries lies with the employer, who must conduct a risk assessment. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HASAWA) requires employees to co-operate with their employers on health and safety matters, take care of their own health and safety and that of others, and not misuse anything provided for their health and safety or welfare. In this context, it is important to understand the different types of PPE, factors that can cause injuries in the workplace, and how...
Upgrading to FFP3 face masks in hospitals could save the NHS £360m a year and help slash patient waiting lists
Upgrading to FFP3 face masks in hospitals could save the NHS £360m a year and help slash patient waiting lists
Can your employer force you to wear PPE?
What are your rights when it comes to wearing PPE at work?