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HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE
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HOLLYWOOD PUTS HARASSMENT UNDER
All workers are entitled to work in environments where risks to their health and safety are properly mitigated. Here, Evaccess focus on the areas of access and egress for all.
REGULARS
NEWS Check out current industry insights and get the latest from the courts.
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PRODUCTS A selection of new releases
and updates on some firm favourites.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF... Michael Brooks, Managing
Director, MPower UPS talks us through his day-to-day working routine.
10 QUESTIONS WITH... Each month, we ask a
health and safety professional 10 Questions. In this issue, we chatted to Simon Olliff, Managing Director of Banyard Solutions.
FEATURES
SUPPORTING THE EVOLUTION OF
OFFSHORE Scheduled to become operational in 2018, Galloper Offshore Wind Farm is currently under construction off the Suffolk coast; we find out how they’re tackling their communication issues.
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A LESSON IN SAFETY With a growing number of UK
schools having been exposed to major incidents or threats of violence on their premises. Malcolm Crummey, Sales Manager UK & Ireland at TOA Corporation UK, explains why it’s time to take lockdowns seriously.
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MULTI-STOREY EVACUATIONS
If you’re responsible for the health and safety of everyone in a multi- storey building, what should be your top priority? Gerard Wallace, Managing Director at Evac+Chair, lists his ‘high five’ – the major considerations as he sees them.
GAS DETECTION & MONITORING
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FIND A CONFINED SOLUTION
Gary Collins, Regional Director of Portable Gas Detection at 3M | Scott Safety, says it’s imperative employers provide employees with quality gas detection units.
ELIMINATING LEAKS Shaun Evers, Managing
Director of Stonegate Instruments, discusses how innovative technology
THE SPOTLIGHT As further allegations have emerged about sexual harassment cases in Hollywood, Karen Holden, founder of A City Law Firm explains what you can do to protect yourself and your employees.
is playing a fundamental role in reducing gas leaks and potentially expensive consequences.
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APPLYING SAFETY TO APPLIANCES
In the electrical industry, where the very focus of the work is potentially deadly, safety is paramount; Seaward is celebrating 35 years of keeping people safe.
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TEST YOUR BUSINESS Portable appliance use is
widespread across all industries; there is a clear business need for expertise in how often and how much Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is necessary, says John Southall, Director at Southalls.
HAND ARM VIBRATION
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HAV AND HAV NOTS Paul Igo, Technical Director at
The Preparation Group shares tip on how to prevent against the harmful effects of vibration.
IT’S IN YOUR HANDS Steve Giblin, Group HSSEQ
Director of Speedy Services explains how simple tactics can help you mitigate the risk of injury and subsequent fines caused by HAVS.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
DOES THE MINING INDUSTRY HAVE THE
MOST WORKPLACE HAZARDS? When it comes to environmental hazards, those working in mining, construction or industrial operations are regularly exposed to potentially fatal hazards, Trolex’s Glyn Jones explains.
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MALTEUROP TOASTS TO WORKER SAFETY
For the people involved in the production of beer and lager, their working environment contains hazardous substances with high levels of dust and particles from the grains, up to 100% humidity levels.
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