25th November 2024
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Understanding hazardous area classification

Although every responsible business works to eliminate risk, there are some industries where dangers are ever-present. Workplaces in which explosive atmospheres occur are among the most challenging of these. They include the oil and gas industry, certain chemical industries, and even the food and beverage industry. Hazardous area classification indicates workplace areas where there’s a risk of explosion from flammable gases, vapours, or dust.
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20th November 2024
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How to ensure a safe working environment

As an employer, you’re committed to keeping your people as safe as possible during their working hours. Nothing is 100 percent foolproof and unexpected accidents can still happen. But, you can go the extra mile to keep the odds low, and you can prepare for emergencies so that, if the worst were to happen, responses are as quick and effective as possible. Of course, maintaining a safe working environment is a legal obligation, so we’ll look at what the law says since it offers a great framework for addressing workplace risks.
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1st November 2024
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A Guide to the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR)

DSEAR regulations require employers and self-employed contractors to identify risks presented by explosive or flammable substances in the workplace. They must take steps to safeguard workers against the hazards they present. Compliance with Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations is a legal requirement. This article summarises the regulations but if they apply to you, it would be advisable to review them in detail.
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1st August 2024
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Supporting lone worker safety with two-way radios and BBPTT devices

Ensuring the safety of lone workers is crucial for both their physical health and mental well-being. Equipping them with reliable, user-friendly two-way radios or BBPTT devices provides immediate access to assistance during emergencies, significantly reducing risks and enhancing their sense of security.
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22nd July 2024
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Healthcare worker safety and how body worn cameras can help

For the average worker, the right to be protected against verbal or physical violence at work is a basic expectation. For nurses, doctors, and even receptionists working in healthcare, however, facing abuse and danger at work is increasingly the rule rather than the exception. The conclusion that healthcare staff have become increasingly unsafe in the workplace is an unavoidable one, and many healthcare providers, both in the UK and around the world, are hoping that body worn cameras can help.
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5th July 2024

Duty of Care: What it is and the responsibilities of employers

There are several contexts in which the term “duty of care” may be used. For example, road users must exercise their duty of care to ensure that their actions don’t harm others. However, in this article, we’ll consider employers' duty of care. What it means in practice depends on the nature of the work your business and its employees do, but no business is exempt from taking it into account.
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