The dangers of working at height are easy to neglect because the hazards around working with electricity seem more urgent. Here Dr Julie Riggs DProf MSc CMIOSH, Lead Diploma Tutor at Phoenix Health and Safety discusses the key issues for the electrical industry.

The dangers of working at height are easy to neglect because th

Two-thirds of employees undermine workplace safety with substandard electronic devices and chargers

Employees are unwittingly undermining workplace safety by using ‘untested’ electrical devices in the work place.

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Winter is coming, and employers need to watch out for the risks that the cold season with its shorter days brings to construction and utility personnel working and travelling outdoors.

How safe your building is, is paramount for all businesses. From large corporations to small family businesses, there is much to consider when deciding what equipment and measures are required for the safety of the office. 

For workers who spend most of their time out in hazardous situations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) clothing is an absolute necessity to keep them safe on site.

Home security is a top priority for homeowners investing in Smart Home technology, a new census reveals.

Product identification and traceability play a vital role in preventing the loss and misidentification of electrical stock, so don’t dismiss labels as a minor purchase.

By David Barrett-Hague, product marketing manager, industry business at Schneider Electric.

Construction workers are being urged to “Cover Up, Mate” and protect themselves against ultraviolet (UV) damage as part of a new sun care awareness NHS campaign being supported by Jewson.

Our aim is to make it simple and easy to choose the Lockout equipment you need. Work Safety Solutions will help you and your employees work in a safer environment. This will prevent accidents, reduce downtime, and improve maintenance schedules.

MCP, as a major provider of industrial training offers this overview on the more significant amendments to the Wiring regulations due to be published on 1st July 2018.

The word asbestos can strike fear and alarm into the hearts of social housing landlords but knowledge and understanding can bring peace of mind, so appropriate asbestos training is the answer.

Expert recounts instances of lift electrical failure ~ A passenger lift is essentially a small, metal box with limited airflow, suspended many meters in the air by nothing more than a hoist.