Nearly half of all accidents involving abrasive wheels are due to an unsafe system of work or operator error.
DSE can cause problems if incorrectly used including stress and fatigue, headaches, eye strain, and work related upper limb disorders (WRULDs).
Forklifts can cause serious injury and/or damage to property if used incorrectly. Use our checklist to stay safe.
Lifting equipment includes any equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads, including attachments used for anchoring, fixing or supporting it.
Machine guards are your first line of defence against injuries caused by machine operation.
MEWPs are used extensively in production and events as an elevated platform to enable safe work at height, typically in the construction and rigging or derigging of sets and venues.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses.
Scaffolding may be required to create a temporary structure or platform and should always be designed and built by competent, trained people.
Serious health problems can arise from inhalation of fume from rosin (also called 'colophony') or its derivatives contained in solder fluxes.
Tallescopes remain a method for working at height in theatres but do have hazards associated with their use.
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