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Top Safety Tips for Working at Heights
- by Cathy Houghton
Working at heights is something that is completely unavoidable on most construction sites today. While you may just accept that this is part of your job role, there are still certain things you can do to minimise the chance of an accident or injury occurring. Portwest UK offers a wide range of protective equipment and clothing, and alongside heights safety training for...
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Avoiding Knee Injuries in the Workplace
- by Mike Johnson
During a regular day at work, there are many activities we undertake that put our bodies at risk of injury. As the largest joint in the body, the knee absorbs a lot of force each day and is critical for almost everything we do. While it’s common for athletes to...
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Top Tips for Heat Stress Prevention
- by Mike Johnson
While you may think that heat stress prevention is something you only need to think about in warmer climates or during the summer months, thousands of employees are subject to heat stress every day. As an employer, heat illness prevention is something you should always be thinking about, and here at active-workwear.co.uk, we have a variety of items that can protect everyone in your workplace from...
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How to Prevent Slips, Trips and Falls at Work
- by Cathy Houghton
Preventing slips and trips at work should be a top priority for business owners today. Regardless of the industry you work in, you’ll want to ensure that none of your employees trip over while working under your watch. Today we’re going to share some of our top tips which will help you to prevent...
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What are the Best Types of Shoes or Boots for My Workplace?
- by Mike Johnson
When it comes to choosing appropriate shoes and boots for your workplace and employees, no two environments have exactly the same needs. With so many options on the market today for work boots, it can be difficult to know which would be the best option for your team. PPE boots come in a wide variety of designs today, all of which offer different...
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Common Construction Hazards to Avoid This Year
- by Mike Johnson
Regardless of your role in the construction industry, construction site safety is something you need to be aware of every day when you head to work. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous industries to work in, and there are thousands of injuries each year at these workplaces. Some of these injuries can go on to have an impact on your...
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Choosing the Best PPE for Skin Protection
- by Cathy Houghton
When choosing the best PPE for your workplace, we tend to focus on the protection it can offer the wearer. However, with more businesses than ever before wearing PPE for long working days, it’s also important to consider the comfort of the user. A lot of PPE can cause skin...
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Top Tips for Creating a Fall Protection Plan
- by Cathy Houghton
For construction sites that have employees working at height, a fall protection plan is a critical safety plan to ensure your workers are safe and secure each day. A fall protection rescue plan can be used to share safe working practices and describe the fall protection techniques and measures that...
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