Risk Assessment for Cold Weather Work
Main health issues The human body has a core temperature of 37°C. Unconsciousness can occur at 31°C, and death below 26°C. Early indications of being
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Water safety in the workplace often slips through the cracks when one is juggling and managing other risks such as fire prevention, trips and falls,
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The winter is upon us, and apart from the seasonal joy, it also brings snow and frost. These icy conditions hold several risks for everyone.
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Since 1910, there have been 17 record breaking months of rainfall in the UK. Nine of these have been since the year 2000, which shows that
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Heat stress is when temperatures get so high that the body is put under strain and cannot regulate its internal temperature. Problems that arise due
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Our special winter edition of Legislation Watch is here! This one-off edition is packed with everything you need to know to keep your people and
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Wintery weather can be a nuisance for many of us, but for people who work mainly outdoors, it can be very challenging as winter brings
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Winter weather does not have to include heavy snowfall to pose a risk to businesses. Cold, wintry weather can cause freezing conditions, for which employers
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Workplace regulations covering the health, safety and welfare of employees are extensive. Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment for
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Main health issues The human body has a core temperature of 37°C. Unconsciousness can occur at 31°C, and death below 26°C. Early indications of being
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Exposure to the sun can cause skin damage such as blistering and in extreme cases, even skin cancer, which has become the most common form
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Workplace regulations covering the health, safety and welfare of employees are extensive. Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment for
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In March 2014, the Met Office published a report exploring the potential causes of the extreme weather events of recent years in the UK and
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