Category: Safety

Face-Fit Tested Dust Masks: Choosing the Right Protection for Concrete Drilling

Drilling concrete is a common task in construction, but it poses serious risks due to respirable crystalline silica (RCS). Prolonged exposure to silica dust can lead to severe diseases like silicosis, lung cancer, and COPD. Selecting the correct mask, testing its fit, and adhering to the latest regulations are essential for ensuring safety. This guide…
Understanding the Role of a Competent Person Under LOLER

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) play a crucial role in ensuring the safe use of lifting equipment in the workplace. Central to these regulations is the requirement for a competent person to thoroughly examine lifting equipment, ensuring its safety and identifying potential hazards. But what defines a competent person, and what…
What Is PUWER and Why Is It Essential for Your Business?

Keeping your staff and fellow workers safe. If your business uses any kind of work equipment—from machinery and tools to office devices—you need to be familiar with PUWER. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) is a key piece of UK legislation designed to ensure that equipment is safe to use, properly…
What Is LOLER and When Does It Apply?

Should you care? YES If your business uses lifting equipment, you need to know about LOLER—the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. These regulations, enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), ensure lifting operations are carried out safely. Whether you’re lifting machinery, materials, or even people, LOLER helps protect your workforce and keep…
Preventing Galvanic Corrosion in Electrical Connections: Understanding Electrolytes and the Role of Unial Jointing Paste

In electrical installations, galvanic corrosion poses a significant threat, particularly when dissimilar metals such as aluminium and brass or aluminium and copper are used. However, galvanic corrosion doesn’t happen automatically—it requires a specific catalyst: an electrolyte. This means that in certain environments, the risk is minimal, while in others, it can be severe. By understanding…
Health & Safety Considerations for On-Site Delivery of Switchgear by Hiab

Safety First, planning before delivery. Safety is at the heart of everything we do—from designing and building switchgear to ensuring its safe delivery to your site. When delivering large, heavy equipment like switchgear using HIAB lorries (Hydraulic Loader Cranes), it’s essential for all parties to consider the health and safety implications involved during loading and…
How Often Should You Inspect Your Switchgear?

Practical Tips for Keeping Your Electrical Systems Safe and Compliant Switchgear is the heart of any electrical distribution system, and keeping it in top condition is crucial for safety and reliability. Compliance with standards like BS EN 61439 is essential, but we also understand that practical realities can sometimes make maintenance challenging. Let’s break down…
The Vital Role of the Appointed Person (AP) in Safe Lifting Operations

When it comes to safety in lifting operations, one key role stands out: the Appointed Person, or AP. But what exactly does an Appointed Person do, and why is this role crucial for the success of safe lifting activities? In this post, we’ll dive into the responsibilities of an AP and why their work is…
Essential Considerations for Contractors and PMs: Safe Switchgear Delivery and Movement

As a contractor or project manager (PM), you play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of switchgear from our workshop to its final placement on-site. While we often provide a professional AP (Appointed Person) and machine skate team as part of our service, there are cases where this responsibility falls to…