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Hello and welcome to the July/August issue of Tomorrow’s Health & Safety.


As we return to some degree of normality, attention now diverts to ensuring businesses are COVID-secure. Earlier this month, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggested that the highest priority for organisations of all sizes should be to take the five practical steps outlined on the government website.


The HSE was keen to highlight that by law, employers have a duty to protect workers and others from harm and this includes taking reasonable steps to control the risk and protect people from coronavirus. They made it clear that any business could have a spot inspection which would include duty holders having to answer questions on how they are managing risks.


In our Technology in Health and Safety feature this month, we look at some of the new technologies that can support organisations in this endeavour. Heavasure delves into the world of remote monitoring, whilst Human Recognition Systems (HRS) explains why app-based solutions can help the construction sector to safely return to pre-lockdown levels of activity.


Elsewhere we explore Working at Height, Ear and Eye Protection and Respiratory Health. So, whether you’re enjoying these summer months at home, or heading to the continent, there’s plenty of worthwhile content to get stuck into.


Enjoy the read.


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A SAFE DISTANCE By reviewing the different working at height solutions available to help


promote social distancing, employers can foster a safe working environment and get maintenance tasks done in a timely manner, says WernerCo.


NINE REASONS WHY YOUR HEARING PROTECTION EFFORTS COULD BE FAILING


Employer-led hearing conversations achieve the best results for engagement, suggests Protecthear.


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REMOTE AND SAFE Remote monitoring can play an important role in reducing site


visits and improving on-site health and safety. Steve Munn, MD for Hevasure investigates.


IGNORANCE IS NOT A VIRTUE There are still thousands of people who experience the life-


threatening effects of exposure to asbestos. Acorn Analytics believes more employers need to know their responsibilities regarding asbestos management.


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ON THE ROAD: WORKPLACE WELLBEING Simon Turner, Campaign Manger at Driving for Better Business,


looks at the impact of the coronavirus crisis on those who drive for a living, and what employers can do to support their mental health needs.


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