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Generally, a remote area is a location that is a considerable time and distance from help. It can also present some challenging conditions. Getting to and from this area and…

Figures obtained by the GMB trade union under the Freedom of Information Act have uncovered that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) received a total of 622 reports of serious injuries…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – Britain’s regulator for workplace health and safety – has published its annual injury and ill-health statistics report. While Britain remains one of the…

For some, being a lone worker is a choice – such as those who work from home. However, for most, lone working will be a necessary part of the job.…

The food industry is one of the UK’s largest manufacturing sectors, contributing billions of pounds to the UK economy every year. Such a large industry requires thousands of employees to…

It’s an unfortunate reality that people get attacked. If you ever find yourself in such a situation, how should you act? And what can you do to protect yourself? Attacks…

What is a MEWP? MEWP is an acronym for Mobile Elevator Working Platforms; a piece of machinery that is used for completing work at height. Working at height poses many…

The air we breathe is made up of multiple gases, however, for a human to function normally the air must contain enough oxygen. Under normal atmospheric pressure conditions, we normally…

Let’s imagine a scenario where you are working as a high-risk lone working employee and require immediate assistance from the Police. Scenario: You are a housing support officer who often…

As the Industrial Revolution progressed, so did our use of heavy machinery as tools. Machines are now a vital asset to many organisations. They are capable of carrying out a…