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Protecting lone workers: How to manage the risks of working alone
/in Articles and Publications, Featured, General /by kirsi@alfedLone workers can be at greater risk of harm as they may not have anyone to help or support them if things go wrong. Employers should provide training, supervision, monitoring and support for those working alone. The HSE free to download leaflet ‘Protecting lone workers: How to manage the risks of working alone‘ is for […]
The Aluminium Industry in the UK
/in Articles and Publications, Featured /by kirsi@alfedThe aluminium industry is a vital part of the UK manufacturing sector. The strategic importance of this lightweight and highly recyclable metal looks set to increase as the UK economy moves towards more sustainable and circular models of production and consumption. This report considers the ‘wider aluminium industry’, which we define to be the production […]
HSE Guide: Working safely with metalworking fluids
/in Articles and Publications, Featured /by kirsi@alfedThis HSE guide aims to help employees who work with metalworking fluids understand the main risks to their health. It contains general advice on the precautions which you and your employer can take to avoid these risks. Download a copy: HSE Guide – Working safely with metalworking fluids
Hand-arm vibration
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedHand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can be caused by using hand-held power tools for prolonged periods of time. It is a painful, disabling disease of the hands affecting blood vessels, nerves and joints. HSE’s guidance book Hand-arm vibration (L140) covers the management and control of the risks from exposure and how to protect employees. Download a […]
HSE UK CA Mark
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedGB businesses wishing to supply goods on the GB market following the departure of the UK from the single European market must meet the amended GB rules for product conformity, and in most cases show this by the new UKCA marking. The main amending legal instrument is the Product Safety and Metrology etc (Amendment etc.)(EU […]
HSE Managing health and safety in construction: Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) came into force on 6 April 2015, replacing CDM 2007. This publication provides guidance on the legal requirements for CDM 2015 and is available to help anyone with duties under the Regulations. It describes: the law that applies to the whole construction process on all construction […]
Workplace transport safety
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedEvery year, there are over 5000 accidents involving transport in the workplace. About 50 of these result in people being killed (www.hse.gov.uk/statistics). The main causes of injury are people falling off vehicles, or being struck or crushed by them. This guidance has been produced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to help people involved […]
Occupational health and safety management – General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic
/in Articles and Publications, Industry News /by kirsi@alfedPD ISO/PAS 45005:2020 Occupational health and safety management — General guidelines for safe working during the COVID-19 pandemic is a new international standard that we’re making available free of charge. This standard has been written to help organizations protect their staff and others from the work-related risks of COVID-19. It: applies to organizations of any size […]
Fact sheets
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe Aluminium Federation has a range of fact sheets that are available to download: