Health and Safety Legislation
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
Full details and information on Health and Safety Legislation are available on the HSA Website.
What is a Chemical Hazard?
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
A Chemical Hazard can cause harm to humans, property and/or the environment.
Slips, trips and falls
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
Slips, trips and falls are the most common cause of major injuries in the workplace.
What is a Physical Hazard?
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
An example of a physical hazard is fire, electricity and poor housekeeping.
What is a Mechanical Hazard?
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
Mechanical hazards are created as a result of either powered or manual (human) use of tools, equipment or machinery and plant.
"So far as is reasonably practicable"
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
What does so far as is reasonably practicable mean?
What is a Hazard?
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
A hazard is anything that has the potential to cause harm.
Skin Safety at Work
Posted by Geraldine McGovern
Whilst we are all delighted to see some seasonal warm, sunny and dry weather, it is important to remember to protect our skin and apply suitable factor Sun protection Cream.