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05 Nov

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Housing Group Fined £900,000 for Legionella Failures

November 5, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, legionella assessment, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, Workplace safety

Sanctuary Housing, a major UK housing provider, recently faced a £900,000 fine after failing to manage legionella outbreak risks...

24 Oct

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Get Ahead of DSEAR Compliance Before It’s Too Late

October 24, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, silicosis exposure, Workplace safety

Is your business prepared for DSEAR compliance? The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) are not just...

07 Oct

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Legionella Discovered for Second Time at Police Scotland College

October 7, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, silicosis exposure, Workplace safety

The discovery of Legionella bacteria at Police Scotland’s training college has brought attention to the health risks posed by...

19 Sep

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene

Port Vale Football Club Secures Water Safety with Safety First Group

September 19, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Employee, Employee Health, health & Safety, Occupational Hygiene

Port Vale F.C., a prominent football club with a rich history based in Burslem, Stoke on Trent,...

16 Sep

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

How Integrating Exposure Monitoring with LEV Systems can Create a Comprehensive Safety Strategy

September 30, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, silicosis exposure, Workplace safety

Having a comprehensive safety strategy in place for your business ensures that you are working in line with current...

29 Aug

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

The Growing Call to Ban Engineered Stone Due to Silicosis Risks

August 29, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, Occupational Hygiene, Silica Exposure, silicosis, silicosis exposure, Workplace safety

In recent years, the construction industry has seen a rise in cases of silicosis, a severe and irreversible lung...

21 Aug

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

How Legionella Monitoring Saves Lives in Care Homes

August 23, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health and Safety, legionella, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

In the healthcare industry, especially within the residential care sector, the safety of vulnerable individuals is of utmost importance....

18 Jul

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

5 Practical Steps and Control Measures to Minimise Vibration Exposure

July 18, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Long term vibration exposure is most commonly an issue for people working in construction and manufacturing, with the implications...

27 Jun

Health and Safety, Occupational Exposure, Occupational Hygiene, SF Protective Equipment, Vibration monitoring

Occupational Exposure Monitoring Explained

June 28, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Let's talk about Exposure Monitoring. It’s fair to say that nearly all employers accept that they have...

06 Jun

Health and Safety, Legionella Monitoring, Occupational Hygiene, SF Compliance Solutions, SF Protective Equipment

Legionella leads to 28 day (and counting) library closure

June 6, 2024
Posted by Safety First
Cleaning, Cleaning Products, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Legionella Control, Maintenance Products, Occupational Hygiene, PPE, Products, Workplace safety

Legionella has hit the news again, this time with Chantry Library in Ipswich closing for 28 days (and counting),...

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