Safer Together

24/03/2021

Failure to manage and control Work at Height takes lives!!!
Here’s a guide from the HSE to prevent injuries and save lives!!

11/02/2021

We’ve launched our new website.
We’re available for helping you in your safety journey, check out how we might be able to help you....

Supporting you in achieving your safety goals!

20/10/2020

Covid-19: e-learning essentials

We have developed free e-learning modules to help support employees and managers on the safety and health risks during Covid-19.

Our modules provide the essential considerations for managing a safe return to work. Find out more and take the courses here: http://orlo.uk/R4794

08/07/2020

The 20m (65ft) crane crashed on to a development and houses in east London just before 14:40 BST.

30/05/2020

With schools planning to re-open in some parts of the world, IOSH has released guidance to educators and decision makers. Unclear about what needs to be considered?

Find out here: http://orlo.uk/HlugK

21/05/2020

Relaxation of Lockdown does not mean the virus has gone.

R0 below 1.0 still means you can be infected if you come in contact with a COVID-19 carrier.

Government have a responsibility for implementing a track and trace system, but they also have a responsibility to get the economy going.

However, each one of us has individual responsibility too. If you don’t there is every possibility that you will be infected and potentially die or cause others too. This is real and imminent!!

Taking individual responsibility means:
- Reducing exposure for self and others by staying home or socially distanced for really essential trips only, which are kept as short as possible
- Continuing to work from home, do not feel pressured to return to your workplace if you can do your job satisfactorily from home, more so if you are in vulnerable category. The government supports this.
- If you need to be in your workplace, follow rules on distancing, hygiene, etc. If your employer forces you to do otherwise, report them to the local environmental agency or the Health and Safety Executive. Your employer has a responsibility to provide a safe workplace.
- Maintaining hand hygiene and keep your hands away from your face
- If you have symptoms or been in contact with someone who has, self isolate and let others you know you have been in contact with in the previous 14 days.
- Only travelling on public transport as a last resort, if it cannot be avoided, wear a face mask, correctly covering your nose and mouth, with a good seal.
- Do not get complacent, just because the government is relaxing guidance and because you want your old life back. May result in a short life!!!

Stay Alert and Save Lives 💔

04/05/2020

Here are 5 principles of good leadership practice while working at home during the pandemic.

Find more information on our resources page: socsi.in/IRnMe

20/04/2020

Inspection of lifting equipment remains a legal requirement. Covid-19 is not a reason for non inspection 🏗

The Health & Safety Executive has responded to concerns that managers and operators of lifting equipment may be cutting corners during the Covid-19 crisis by issuing a reminder that they still need to be carrying out thorough examination and testing of plant and equipment.

21/01/2020

Fall from height still remains the biggest cause of fatal accidents and serious injury...... here’s some food for thought to help hazard awareness and risk assessment to implement preventive measures...

It is a well known fact that globally, working at heights contributes to the highest number of fatalities amongst all other accidents. Working at heights has...

08/01/2020

Better still, do the right thing!!!

Safety first!