Essential Safety Ltd

11/11/2024

Working at Height: Safety First!🪜

Falls from height remain one of the leading causes of workplace injuries and fatalities. Ensuring safety isn’t just about compliance – it’s about protecting lives.

This quick guide covers:

☑️ Essential risk assessments
☑️Proper ladder use and inspections
☑️Safe practices and equipment checks

Let’s create safer work environments and reduce risks together. 💼🔧

https://essentialconsult.co.uk/news/toolbox-talk-working-at-height-2/

31/07/2024

MORRISONS FINED 3.5 MILLION🚨

Morrisons Supermarket was fined £3.5 million after failing to prevent the death of an employee with epilepsy. This highlights significant health and safety breaches and the importance of health and safety compliance in the workplace.

Employers must understand their responsibilities to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment.

🔗 https://essentialconsult.co.uk/news/morrisons-fail-to-overturn-court-ruling/

In 2023, Morrisons Supermarket was fined £3.5 million for failing to prevent the death of a store worker who had epilepsy and were convicted for three health and safety offences. At the end of last month, the company lost their bid to overturn this ruling.

20/06/2024

LONG SERVICE AWARD 🏆

As a business, we've grown and developed over the years, and we think it's important to recognise and celebrate the success and commitment of the people who have been involved in supporting the business.

So, here's to our Office Administrator, Joanne, for 10 years of service. Thank you for all your hard work. Essential Safety wouldn't be the same without you!

https://ow.ly/x8Ge50Sm9tm

17/06/2024

JUNE 🧰

Did you know approximately 500,000 workers in the UK suffer from work-related musculoskeletal disorders?

Manual handling involves lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads by bodily force. Using mechanical aids and proper lifting techniques can minimise risks and prevent injuries. However, improper use of mechanical aids can create new hazards.

Our latest toolbox talk discusses manual handling risks and appropriate lifting techniques.

Read more: https://essentialconsult.co.uk/news/toolbox-talk-manual-handling/

15/05/2024

NO FALLS WEEK 🚫

Did you know that the main cause of fatalities at work between 2022 and 2023 was due to falls from a height?

This week marks the first ever No Falls Week, a campaign launched by the No Falls Foundation. The foundation is the first and only UK charity exclusively devoted to those in the work-at-height sector and is dedicated to the prevention of falls from height and to supporting those who suffer life-changing injuries and consequences as a result of such falls.

Find out more here: https://ow.ly/fWVy50RGTo5

14/05/2024

WE'RE SUPPORTING NO FALLS WEEK👷

We are proud to be supporting No Falls Week - a powerful campaign from the No Falls Foundation, taking place 13-17 May 2024, dedicated to promoting safe working at height!

We're encouraging our network to get involved too, and help us shine a spotlight on height safety. Sign up to show your support and access a host of free resources at https://ow.ly/6ces50RFEnH

Falls from heights are consistently the leading cause of workplace fatalities in the U.K. The latest figures from the HSE show that 40 people lost their lives due to a fall from height in 2022-2023. Falls from height were responsible for 30% of all workplace deaths.

21/03/2024

5000 PEOPLE DIE FROM EXPOSURE TO ASBESTOS EVERY YEAR IN THE UK 🤯

Managing asbestos in buildings is paramount for saving lives. The HSE's ongoing campaign, 'Asbestos: Your Duty,' underscores duty holders' responsibilities, educating them to ensure compliance and mitigate exposure risks.

Read more here: https://ow.ly/Rhak50QYuIx

The HSE is continuing a campaign to highlight duty holders’ responsibilities to manage asbestos in buildings.

13/03/2024

SCREEN FATIGUE AND COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME 👩‍💻

UK workers are spending more and more time in front of their screens, than ever before. But are employers aware of increased risks from screen fatigue? What are the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome and how can organisations reduce the risks to employees?

Read full article here: https://essentialconsult.co.uk/news/screen-fatigue-and-computer-vision-syndrome/

UK workers are spending more and more time in front of their screens, than ever before. But are employers aware of increased risks from screen fatigue? What are the symptoms of Computer Vision Syndrome and how can organisations reduce the risks to employees?

06/03/2024

MENTAL HEALTH TOOL-BOX TALK 🧰

Did you know that 875,000 workers are suffering from work related stress, depression or anxiety?

Without effective support, mental disorders and other mental health conditions can affect a person's confidence and identity at work, capacity to work productively, absences and the ease with which to retain or gain work.

Our latest covers the risks to health and safety resulting from not looking after mental health and well being.

Read more:

In our latest toolbox talk, we will cover the risks to health and safety resulting from not looking after mental health and well being.

11/01/2024

LPG FORKLIFT TRUCK FIRE RISK 🦺

We would like to draw your attention to a critical safety bulletin from the Health and Safety Executive regarding LPG forklift trucks. This bulletin is particularly important if you operate LPG forklifts or if your contractors might use them on your premises, as it addresses recent concerns about forklift-related fires.

https://essentialconsult.co.uk/news/forklift-truck-fire-risk/

Health & Safety

08/12/2023

LONG SERVICE AWARD 🏆

As a business, we've grown and developed over the years, and we think it's important to recognise and celebrate the success and commitment of the people who have been involved in supporting the business.

So, here's to our Operations Director, James Balding, for 10 years of service. Thank you for all your hard work. Essential Safety wouldn't be the same without you!

Think we failed at trying to cover the Christmas jumper with the certificate🎄🤣

17/11/2023

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Employers, it's your duty to ensure your team stays safe and healthy, especially when facing the challenges of inclement weather.

In our latest toolbox talk, we're addressing the health risks in outdoor work and providing strategies to keep your team safe and healthy during the colder months.

Read our latest toolbox talk here: https://essentialconsult.co.uk/news/toolbox-talk-working-outdoor-winter/

In our latest toolbox talk, we will cover the risks to health resulting from working outdoors and how they can be controlled.