Five ways tech can make work at height safer

With work at height accident and injury rates remaining stubbornly high, Alex Minett considers five ways in which technology can be used to improve safety when working at height. 1. Continue to review whether work at height can be avoided The underlying principle of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 is to avoid work at height altogether […]

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Five tips for managing hot weather hazards

Alex Minnet, Health and Safety Compliance Lead at CHAS, looks at the challenges associated with working in hot weather and offers some tips for employers to mitigate the risks. 1. Recognise the risks There are both short-term and long-term risks associated with working in hot weather, particularly for outdoor workers. For example, sunburn can cause […]

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