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Health and safety in the workplace can often be daunting and have a reputation for being either expensive or making hard work of simple tasks, so here we want to dispel some of the myths and common misconceptions which may be causing you headaches or “sleepless nights” to quote one of our customers…
Myth of the month - April 2007
The myth:
HSE has banned stepladders
The reality
The HSE have not banned stepladders - nor have they banned ladders! Despite this, the allegation is regularly repeated and some firms have fallen for the myth and acted upon it.
For straightforward, short duration work stepladders and ladders can be a good option, but you wouldn’t want to be wobbling about on them doing complex tasks for long periods. A large number of workers are seriously injured or killed using ladders and stepladders each year. So:
- Yes – The HSE want people to use the right equipment for the job.
- Yes – there are some common-sense rules for using them safely.
- But no – the HSE have not banned them!
Go back
21.01.2009
HSE warns that firms exposing untrained workers to asbestos will be penalised
The HSE is warning that firms exposing workers to asbestos without training will be penalised. It also reiterated that electrical contracting companies and other building and refurbishment trades must provide suitable asbestos awareness training to employees or face prosecution.
Posted by Chris Owen
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