CONTENTS COVER STORY 14. ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE
Martindale Electric explains the importance of safe isolation and portable appliance testing, outlining how robust procedures and the right test equipment help reduce electrical risks and improve workplace safety compliance.
REGULARS 4. NEWS
Catch up on what’s new in the industry and get the latest from the courts.
FEATURES 12. AN UNSUNG GUARDIAN OF BUILDING SAFETY
Firemongery should be treated as a critical part of fire door safety, not just a finishing touch, says Elliott Dawson, National Accounts Manager at UAP.
34. REMOVING THE GUESSWORK
Clair Weston at uvex explains how a new solution is helping workers choose the right chemical protection gloves and reduce the risk of serious injury and long-term health issues.
16.
SAFETY, HEALTH & WELLBEING LIVE LONDON PREVIEW YOUR SAFE SPACE
Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live London returns to Olympia on 1–2 July. We shine a spotlight on the show features and training content.
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PLANT MACHINERY & SITE SITE SAFETY THE 50% SURGE
There’s an alarming increase in excavation breaches on UK construction sites, but how can we reverse the trend? Oliver Smith, Engineering Director at Groundforce Shorco, shares his views.
26. 22. REIMAGINING WORKING AT HEIGHT
Samuel Butterworth at JLG Power Towers outlines why the future of low-level access depends on challenging plant equipment and site safety habits.
INFECTION CONTROL 24.
BALANCING CONTROL WITH COSTS IN HEALTHCARE
Catherine Grinstead at Kimberly-Clark Professional explores how smarter hygiene solutions can help reduce contamination risks across hospitals and clinics.
HEALTH ALERT
Rising cases of measles, polio and meningitis are renewing the focus on infectious disease preparedness at home and in the workplace, highlights Dr Katherine O’Reilly.
SLIPS, TRIPS & FALLS 29.
32. SLIPPING UNDER THE RADAR
Watco examines where slip risks really develop and why they’re often missed.
REAL VALUE ADDED
When is automated fall detection technology most effective and how does it strengthen a lone working risk assessment, asks Peoplesafe
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