Mobile access towers, an alternative to using powered access platforms when working at height, are used for a variety of reasons and in numerous scenarios. But is mobile access tower training (commonly referred to as PASMA Training) a legal requirement in the UK?
True or False: Which of These Health and Safety Rules Are Real?
Within the practices of workplace health and safety it can be difficult to separate the guidelines from what is legally required. Any qualified workplace health and safety officer is required to know the difference and they can communicate this to workers across your organisation.
To help separate myths from guidelines and legal requirements, we’ve put together a test to see if you can tell which of these health and safety rules are real. The real rules are either legal obligations for workplaces or official guidance provided by HSE.
Do You Know These Health and Safety Signs?
For all industries, ensuring health and safety standards are met is extremely important. How different health and safety rules are implemented and what measures need to be implemented will vary depending on the industry you work in.
The Most Dangerous Industries Going Into 2024
Following health and safety protocol within the workplace is paramount to protecting your employees from any risk. Different industries require different measures to be put in place to ensure worker safety and some industries naturally have higher risk than others.
Do higher risk industries experience more injury in the workplace?
The Most Dangerous Activities at Work That You Should Avoid at All Costs
Workplaces have become safer environments for employees versus past generations. Improvements provided through technology, rising safety standards and increased awareness of and commitment to safety protocols and laws has led to an overall reduction in accidents since the 1980s (according to HSE data).
Whilst it is positive to see lower rates of injuries and accidents at work, dangerous mistakes are still being made by employees and businesses. To help provide guidance and raise awareness, Horizon Platforms has called on their many years of experience and put together the below advice on mistakes to avoid.