CONTENTS COVER STORY 16 6


EVACUATING A MODERN WORKFORCE Gerard Wallace, MD of Evac+Chair International,


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provides an insight into the the changing workforce profile and the fundamental issue of ensuring safety for everyone in the event of a building’s evacuation.


REGULARS


NEWS Catch up on what’s new in the industry and get the


latest from the courts.


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PRODUCTS The hottest products and services from across


the sector.


A DAY IN A LIFE This month, we caught up with Christian Harris,


Managing Director of Slip Safety Services. FEATURES


FORBIDDEN ON WHAT GROUNDS? Pannone Corporate LLP looks into the effects of


Prohibition Notices on your business and whether there is room for an appeal.


HIGH-WIRE ACT How do MSA keep the cleaners of Blackpool


Tower’s viewing platform safe? LONE WORKER PROTECTION


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GOING IT ALONE Helen Townley of Percy Hughes & Roberts


Solicitors explains the legal responsibilities associated with working alone and how incidents can be avoided.


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DON’T FALL SHORT Adopting a proactive approach to slip safety


management can dramatically reduce the risk of injury says Slip Safety Services.


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SCORE & PEACE With the biggest sporting event of the year soon


upon us, Vismo discusses how they’re addressing major security issues at the World Cup.


SAFETY & HEALTH EXPO 2018


SHOW GUIDE The UK’s largest health and safety event and


conference; and the biggest event in Europe for end users, takes place at ExCeL London on 19-21 June. Here, we bring you everything you need to know.


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THE HIDDEN WORKFORCE Lone workers pose significant challenges for


organisations, hfx investigates some of the issues that are commonly underestimated.


WORKPLACE HEALTH & WELLBEING


WORDS FROM THE WIZE EssentialSkillz examines the role of elearning in


enhancing the personal welfare of employees. SLIPS, TRIPS AND FALLS


COMMON SENSE DESIGN Designing and maintaining safe and resilient


flooring in public buildings doesn’t come without its challenges. nora provides a guide for best practices.


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