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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:
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedGuidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic. The government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure workplaces are as safe as possible. Read more: Working safely during coronavirus
Aluminium Industry COVID-19 Recovery Plan
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe UK aluminium sector is of profound national significance, generating £10 billion annually and employing more than 20,000 people. As a result, the Government must take essential steps to help the sector recover from the impact of coronavirus. The UK manufacturing PMI fell to 32.6 in May, down a dramatic 19.1 points from February. ALFED […]
Funding Support for UK Aluminium – An Update
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe Government has announced an unprecedented scale of coronavirus business support, but the UK aluminium industry continues to struggle with the impact of COVID-19. Although we welcome the initiatives announced to date, many aluminium companies are unable to access the promised funding. This situation is creating short- and long-term economic risks for the UK. Aluminium […]
Managing Coronavirus Issues at Work
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThere are a number of risks posed by Coronavirus that employers will need to be aware of. It is important to remember that employers have a duty of care towards their employees and must take reasonable steps to protect the health and safety of their workforce. Quidance notes and Q&A: What is the Coronavirus? What […]
ALFED Position Paper: The Vital Role of Aluminium During the COVID-19 Pandemic
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe aluminium sector generates £10 billion annually for the UK economy and employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. It plays a vital role in the supply chains of markets essential to managing the COVID-19 crisis, including medical device manufacture, electricity transmission, building materials and packaging. As a result, it is a sector of national significance […]
ALFED UK/EU Trade Negotiations Position Paper
/in Articles and Publications /by kirsi@alfedThe aluminium sector generates £10 billion annually for the UK economy and employs more than 20,000 people nationwide. It plays a vital role in the supply chains of key high-value sectors – transport (aerospace, automotive and rail) and construction – as well as mass markets for packaging. It’s therefore a sector of profound national significance, […]