Fires are devastating. A business could be ruined by a severe one, and that’s assuming nobody was hurt. That’s why fire marshals are so important and why businesses need specially trained individuals to prevent sparks from becoming blazes and to save people from injury. It’s also essential that you respect government guidelines, such as the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order … [Read more...]
It is never too soon or too late to get into woodworking; whether you are looking to grow your craftsmanship to a professional level and make a living out of it, or to simply enjoy the process and fulfillment at the end of a woodworking project. However, getting started may seem like a monumental task when you put together everything you need. To simplify things for you, below … [Read more...]
Business owners who work in industries where employees could be exposed to asbestos have an obligation to keep them safe. An asbestos awareness course is one of the best ways to enhance your understanding and develop the required level of awareness to reduce the risk and implement safe working practices. The Health and Safety Executive stated that employers are legally obliged … [Read more...]
Even in the modern digital age, in which virtually every product or service seems to exist in a virtual state, the backbone of society still rests on manufacturing. Without manufacturing, we have no cars, no computers, no washers or dryers, and no machinery to build the countless other machines we depend on for modern life. With so much dependent on manufacturing, you’d … [Read more...]
Most people don’t really like change. This is especially problematic when said change makes them do things they have been doing for years differently. This is very often the case for new safety programs. A good safety program is there to help your employees, to make their jobs safer, and also protect your company from lawsuits, however; these programs have their own … [Read more...]
Equipment, like everything else begins to deteriorate over a period. As it nears its expiration date, its systems change, and it can no longer be reliable and safe for the workers using it. You can either choose to sell used machinery, buy new equipment, or consider modernization of your equipment by replacing the outdated/damaged parts with current modern technology-driven … [Read more...]
It’s an employer’s job to make sure that they are complying with all rules and regulations to provide a safe and healthy environment for their staff. Through policies and procedures, employers can establish and educate their employees on how to remain safe in the workplace. Yet, to truly be safe at work, employees too have a level of responsibility. Not only must they make … [Read more...]
Many entrepreneurs started with a simple idea and grew it into a thriving enterprise through motivation and a solid company vision. As your business becomes successful, it can also become more exposed to risks. There are numerous threats that can damage your business, so you need to ensure that you’re prepared for them. Protecting your small business against physical, … [Read more...]
Each manufacturing facility is an environment in which any kind of interruption of the production process due to a safety problem can result in failing to achieve production targets or, even worse, serious or fatal accidents. That’s why each company should have very clear set of safety rules and procedures that are strictly enforced. However, accidents and problems still … [Read more...]
Having an employee get injured at work is no laughing matter. Whatever the severity of the injury in question, it can and will throw a substantial monkey wrench in both the employee’s and employer’s lives. Apart from the obvious medical issues, the amount of paperwork that can come about from these incidents can be daunting. It is imperative that, despite any inconvenience to … [Read more...]
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