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26 Jan
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Five-toed shoes are all the rage for runners everywhere and professional runners will know what it is being said. Shoes are the most important component of the athlete after his/her skill and technique is involved in his/her training. The right clothing and gear can get you far once you know what to purchase and where to purchase these New Balance shoes from.
Trainers have been significantly modified and restructures and redesigned in order to enable to wearer to feel more comfortable and relaxed while training. The new five-toed shoes being sold are all the rage and have been tried and tested by professionals and experts alike. It has received a 4.5/5 rating from the Fitness and Health Associations respective countries and athletes of many nationalities think it is the best thing for runners who wish to flexibility and comfort all in one.
The advantages of these new five-toed shoes evidently indicate why everyone has been so crazy about them. Experts have tried to find any drawbacks and have ceased to do so because there really aren’t any. Even the critics have said that these shoes last a very long time, enhancing longevity and are the most natural thing next to running barefoot.
They feel natural and unrestrained. You are able to enjoy running, exercising and training whilst feeling as if you are barefoot. This footwear is better than the rest because it had been designed using the concept of a human body’s’ biomechanics thereby enabling you to move as naturally and easily as possible and without exerting even the slightest of pressure and/or force.
These shoes have the ability to strengthen and tone the muscles located in your lower legs and feet. The strengthening of these muscles will thus improve foot health, so it can prevent any injury from occurring. Trainers are designed to engulf the foot and keep it in a closed space. The foot is also a part of the body, it needs oxygen. These shoes take this point to their advantage because they do not engulf the feet rather they simply envelope them like a glove covers the hand. The shoes enhance and improvise motion abilities allowing for more movement per surface contact range.
Additionally they bring a decline in the exertion of pressure and force by lifting the stress off of your ankle. In turn the person allows himself to move more freely thus distributing the weight evenly and being able to balance better. The posture and balance of a person while running and exercising is significant when considerations about your spine are taking into mind. These shoes also create a balanced alignment of the body.
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6 Jan
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Health and safety gets a bad rap these days. Its critics say the very term epitomises the ‘nanny state’ mentality of this country and point to ridiculous examples of this being taken too far: children being banned from bringing their own inflatable lilos to a Bournemouth swimming pool in case they harboured germs; students being asked not to throw their mortar boards in the air at their graduation ceremony in case someone got hurt by the headgear on the way down again; a pensioner who was asked to wear a fluorescent jacket at put up a roadworks sign when she was tending her garden.
But of course, these are ridiculous examples perpetuated by ‘jobsworths’ who are afraid to deviate from the rules in any way whatsoever. The public hear these tales because everyone likes a good laugh at exaggerated bureaucracy’s expense, and well they might.
However, there aren’t so many jeers whenever health and safety lapses lead to serious injury and even death. The reason these rules exist is to enforce employers’ and public bodies’ responsibilities towards people to whom they owe a duty of care.
Why Health and Safety Isn’t So Stupid
All this week we have been considering cases that have arisen because employers have not taken this duty seriously enough: the air conditioning engineer who was blasted with a fireball because his colleague accidentally jetted oxygen into hot piping, the warehouse worker who was crushed by a reversing lorry because he was trying to adjust a faulty ramp in his docking bay, the engineer who was allowed to saw through a 65kg metal pillar that then fell on his unprotected head and gave him brain damage for life, the young footballer who was sent up to an unsupported roof and then fell straight through it.
Yesterday, we had the case of Polish builder Tomasz Kmiecic, who slipped and fell from his ladder because the building contractor through which he was employed gave him a ladder that was far too short for the job. Furthermore, they weren’t even insured.
Most employers take their health and safety responsibilities seriously. Why wouldn’t they? The penalties for being caught out far outweigh the very slight benefits of not having to bother to look after their staff. But there are always those companies that try to get away with doing as little as possible. While there is never any suggestion of malice, there is always lackadaisicalness and apathy.
The death of Luigi Feola
Today’s news features the sad tale of Luigi Feola, an Italian who worked on the crew of a ferry that was docked in the port of Newhaven in East Sussex.
Mr Feola was carrying a hose along the edge of the quay on January 12, 2005, when he apparently slipped and fell to his death. Witnesses reported hearing a splash near the ferry approximately an hour after it had docked. A post-mortem examination suggested that the 38 year old had suffered a head injury in the fall and then drowned.
Both his employer, Forship s.p.a, and the operator of the dock, Newhaven Port and Properties Ltd, were found guilty on Wednesday of breaching health and safety at work regulations and fined heavily: Forship GBP100,000 and NP&P GBP85,000. They were also ordered to pay almost GBP78,000 in court costs between them.
Health and Safety Executive Paul Vinnicombe said, “It’s absolutely vital that the quaysides at ports are maintained properly, are well lit and are fit for purpose. The lack of proper planning, combined with the appalling state of the quayside at the port, led to the unnecessary death of Mr Feola. On top of that, the risks involved in the job he was asked to do had not been assessed, and he was not give a suitable lifejacket, torch, or radio.
“This highlights why rigorous health and safety procedures are needed at working ports, and it is totally unacceptable that improvements identified following the incident were not made sooner.”
NP&P also admitted to not implementing the recommendations of an Improvement Notice that was issued in the wake of Mr Feola’s death.
Work Accident Claim?
With this prosecution succeeding, the question now remains: will the family of Mr Feola, who was required to more than 100 hours per week, be able to pursue a compensation claim on his behalf? Since the accident occurred in the UK, the case will fall under British jurisdiction and they will be entitled to pursue a work accident claim under the no-win no-fee rules.
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26 Dec
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are responsible for the regulation of almost all the risks to health and safety arising from work activity in Britain.
According to Directgov – As an employee you have the right to work in a safe and healthy environment. This right has been given to you by law and it can’t be changed or removed by your employer.
1. The employee has the responsibility to keep their employee as far as possible from any risk to their health and safety.
2. If employee has to work in a place where there is any risk to their health and safety, then the employer has to provide free of charge, personal protective and safety equipments.
3. You, as an employee have the right to tell your employer about any health and safety concerns that you have.
4. If your employer doesn’t listen to your complaint then you can contact Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
5. It is your responsibility to take care of your health and safety.
Every employer must report serious work related injury that stops an employee in doing their normal work for more than 3 days, death of an employee, major accident or injury like broken leg, and any disease.
Any injury at work should be recorded in employer’s accident book.
To avoid workplace accidents, employers must follow some necessary steps:
1. There should be regular risk assessments of working conditions and equipment
2. It should be ensured that proper safety measures are in place and being followed by the employees.
3. Correct and adequate training should be provided to all employees to ensure that they can carry out the requirements of their job and use their equipment safely.
If you have been injured in an accident at work and you think that your employer is at fault then you can claim compensation. To make a successful claim you need a good work accident personal injury lawyer who can deal with your case.
Every employer must be insured to cover a successful claim. They must give you the details of their insurance if you need them.
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18 Dec
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Safety and health in the workplace cannot be overemphasized. In a work environment two things take precedent over any issue. Number one is the occupational well-being of employees. The second most important issue is environmental safety and health. It is no surprise that when environmental safety and health guidelines are followed, threat to humans health is lessened, not to mention the threat to the environment. Codes, laws and regulations often go hand in hand to achieve both. The list of environmental concerns is lengthly. As a Health and Safety professional, your obligation is to follow and address environmental safety and health issues.
Four of the major environmental safety and health in the workplace areas are; indoor air quality (IAQ) issues, chemical disposal, petroleum storage / fuel tanks and pest management.
Indoor Air Pollutants
I have learned that indoor air complaints range from uncomfortable temperature ranges, fear of dirt on a ceiling tile, actual mold growing on walls and unexplained illness in an entire wing of a building. One thing to make clear is this: The complaint is real to one or more persons and needs to be taken seriously. The culprit most often to blame in an IAQ investigation is inadequate ventilation. People need to breath fresh air that is brought in from outside. Often the second most common complaint is mold. Keeping roof leaks (or any water intrusion) under control is the best practice at reducing mold growth on indoor environments.
Chemicals and Chemical Disposal
Other indoor contaminates are chemicals in the air that we breathe. Chemicals that are “green” approved are considered safe for the environment, and the people who occupy the rooms. Green chemicals are safe when considering prolonged exposure for the staff who use them day after day.
State and Federal laws mandate the proper disposal of chemical, electronic, universal and hazardous waste. It is not ok to throw items into the dumpster unless the owner is certain that the items do not posses characteristics that would classify it as hazardous. Electronic items for example contain metals like cadmium, lead, and mercury. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) knows that the disposal cost for hazardous waste is high, therefore they classify items like computers and fluorescent bulbs that contain these metals as being a universal waste. This means these items can be managed by recycling. Other chemicals must be disposed of as hazardous waste. It’s the employers duty to determine the classification of the waste and how material is to be disposed of. They must be very careful to do so correctly to avoid serious and costly penalties and harm to the environment.
Petroleum Storage and Fuel Tanks
Another major responsibility that employers have is on keeping in compliance with state and federal regulations concerning above and below ground petroleum fuel tanks. There are many laws regulating that entities report and register existing tanks at their facility. There are daily, weekly, monthly and yearly record keeping and reporting that goes into being a petroleum tank owner.
Pest Management
Integrated Pest Management or IPM is the least toxic approach to pest management. IPM is important because no one wants to work with or around toxic or dangerous pesticides, herbicides or any other chemical that is designed to “kill”. And we certainly don’t want to harm the environment either. It is the business owners responsibility to assist and teach all employees how to comply with laws pertaining to IPM so that no one is exposed to dangerous pest elimination chemicals at work.
Environmental safety and health in the workplace is everyone’s business. Most people aren’t aware of the issues concerning indoor air, chemical disposal, petroleum storage tanks or integrated pest management. But for the safety person, these environmental issues are a major part of the job. We will continue to strive to keep human safety as our main priority and the safety of our environment a very close second.
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2 Dec
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Elimination of noise is the most effective way to prevent risks to workers and should be considered when new equipment is purchased or procured for workplaces. Low noise equipment should be selected when possible. A project manager or the equivalent person is responsible for demonstrating that equipment noise levels have been considered as part of the selection process. The control of noise generation/exposure should be considered at every stage of a project and recorded with suitable controls. Site management should monitor activities and determine when noise assessments are required. As a rule of thumb if 2 people stood 2m apart have to raise their voices to be heard then a potential noise problem exists and an assessment should be made (all machinery emitting over 85dB (A) should be considered to be a noise risk).
Occupational noise assessments should be undertaken by a competent person using a calibrated noise meter and should include an octave band analysis. A results sheet should be used for this purpose. Where a noise problem is identified all reasonable steps should be taken to reduce the noise at source and should consider both equipment and workplace design and maintenance.
Engineering controls to include this may include isolation of the source (enclosure, vibration damping), reduction at source or in path (enclosure, barriers, mufflers), replacement or alteration of machines (electrical rather than pneumatic) and carrying out effective preventative maintenance (restriction workplace zones etc).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as ear plugs and ear muffs should be used as a last resort, after all efforts to eliminate or reduce the source of the noise have been exhausted. Ear protection should be selected from the approved PPE list and should be appropriate for the type and duration of the noise, be compatible with other PPE and correctly stored and maintained.
Personnel should be given a choice of suitable hearing protection so they can select the most comfortable solution. Training should be given in its use, storage and maintenance. At the Lower Exposure Action Value of 80dB suitable ear protection should be made available. All individuals should be informed of the noise risk. At the Upper Exposure Action Value 85 dB suitable ear protection should be provided and should be worn in the Ear Protection Zones. Ear protection zones should be clearly marked with the standard blue and white ear protection logo signs.
Health surveillance should be undertaken where workers are regularly exposed above the Upper Exposure Action Values (85 dB and 137 dB peak noise) or when workers are occasionally exposed above the Upper Exposure Action Value, especially if individuals are particularly sensitive to noise, have a family history of the hazard or have previous exposures. All personnel should receive information and training to help them understand and deal with the noise related risks. This should include, but not be limited to the risks faced (as well as the measures taken to eliminate or reduce them), the results of the risk assessment with noise measurements and noise control and hearing protection measures, including restricted areas and PPE.
Documentation relating to the noise hazards should be retained at a work site. In larger companies, upon completion of the project all information should be archived at the company’s head office including noise risk assessments, induction and briefing records, PPE issue records, health surveillance records and noise monitoring/measurements.
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27 Nov
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Management System Planning
Planning is the subject of many sage quotes but arguably none are so well known as “failing to plan, is planning to fail”. It is unclear who first said this but it is as true today as it ever was.
Within the health & safety management system context (or environmental, quality or integrated system) planning is the first phase of the continuous ‘plan-do-check-act’ cycle.
Plans are made:
- before the system is developed,
- as part of the system development,
- to manage communication and consultation,
- to ensure implementation,
- and otherwise throughout its life to ensure continuous improvement.
What to Plan?
Unfortunately this is one of those questions with a, less than helpful, “it depends” answer; with the variable being primary focused on the maturity of the relevant system.
No Management System
If an organisation has no form of system then the need for a system, as well as its size, purpose, structure and so on, all have to be determined. In this case the planning activities should focus on information gathering, stakeholder engagement and design specifications.
New Management System
Assuming the organisation has some form of system, planning should focus on identifying those areas that require further development, as well as ensuring the effective implementation of existing elements.
These plans should be linked to risk. It is very easy for organisations to get caught up in fads or those things they see competitors or other organisations focusing on. It is crucial that management system plans aim to continually reduce business risk and that management keep a focus on managing what matters in their business.
Mature Management System
Organisations with a mature system know that planning is about achieving objectives and continuous improvement. These organisations have a strong planning culture and use a combination of performance measures and corrective / preventative action to ensure they succeed.
SMART Plans
Irrespective of the maturity or type of system, all plans should be SMART with actions assigned to relevant persons, sufficient resources and support provided and clear deadlines. Remember a good management system has life beyond the shelf and should be in a continued state of improvement.
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22 Nov
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Health and safety Gas safety
It is estimated that, due to defective or incorrectly installed gas appliances and flues, almost 30 people die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning as per the Health and Safety Executive. A large number of people also suffer various ailments due to improper maintenance of these gas fittings and flues. It is for this reason that it is suggested that all the gas appliances and flues are serviced by CORGI-registered gas filters and are properly installed and maintained. The specific duties of the landlords regarding the maintenance and use of gas appliances, fittings and flues and their installation in rental properties are very clearly set out in The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. It is under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, that the landlords are liable to have more general responsibilities towards their tenants.
Responsibilities of the landlord
Landlords with leases under 7 years have certain responsibilities, under the laws and regulations of domestic rental properties:
- Making sure that each gas appliance and flue undergoes an annual safety check.
- Keeping at least a two year record of all the safety checks.
- Making sure that maintenance of all gas fittings and flues is done in a safe condition.
- Issuing to the tenants, a copy of the latest safety check, to any new tenants before they move in, or to presently residing tenants within 28 days of the check having taken place.
- Making sure of the fact that all installation, maintenance and safety checks are done by a CORGI-registered gas installer.
- Making sure that before any of the equipment is used again; all defects to any gas fitting and flues are brought to notice and immediately rectified.
Exceptions
The landlord however, under these laws and regulations, is not responsible for certain things such as:
- Any flues that are connected to personally owned gas appliances.
- All gas appliances that are personally owned by the tenant.
More information CORGI can be contacted to find a CORGI-registered gas fitter at: Tel: 0800 915 0480 Mon-Thu 9:00am-5.30pm, Friday 9.00am-5.00pm
Electrical safety
It is the responsibility of the landlord to make sure that the total electrical systems as well as all the electrical appliances supplied by them are completely safe to use. These could include appliances like toasters, heaters, kettles cookers etc.
New safety rules
As on the 1st of January 2005, the new rules for electrical safety in houses came into effect in England and Wales. It is hereby mandatory to follow the new rules in the Building Regulations for people carrying out electrical work in any part of the house or adding new electrical circuits to any part of the property, from this date on. However there is a Competent Persons Scheme which can be followed, under which one can get their work carried out by a qualified electrician, as this works as an alternative.
Competent Person Scheme Using the members of this scheme has many benefits attached to it such as:
- Having people who are qualified to carry out electrical work.
- You shall get a certificate confirming that their work follows all new rules and regulations.
- Building Control charges will not have to be paid by you.
- All the new safety rules will be dealt for by them.
- There shall be an insurance backed guarantee for the complete work done by them and you shall have the freedom to take it.
- Under the circumstances that you are not satisfied with the work then you will have full access to a formal complaints procedure.
Fire Safety
For Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), there are higher levels of fire safety regulations as compared to other residential properties, along with the landlords being required to observe certain safety measures for furniture and furnishings. Fire Regulations for HMOs (House in Multiple Occupations) Adequate fire precautions should be provided by the landlord of an HMO and it is required of him to make sure that they are maintained well.
These should be suitably present in accordance with the size of the property and number of residents, and should include some of the following:
- Suitable fire fighting equipment such as fire blankets and fire extinguishers. There should be present at least 1 fire extinguisher provided on every floor and should also be checked regularly. Also the presence of a minimum of 1 fire blanket in every shared kitchen is required.
- The presence of fire alarms, heat/smoke detectors and other fire warning systems is required. These are required to be placed all through the entire building, especially in high risk areas such as kitchens and in escape routes.
- There should be the presence of an escape route that is resistant to fire, smoke and fumes for long enough so that everybody can leave. These may be specially treated fire resistant internal stairs and corridors or could also be an external fire escape route. There should be fire resistant doors as well which lead to the escape routes and should preferably close automatically. All furniture and furnishings provided by the landlords should also be ensured as fire resistant.
Fire Regulations for other tenanted residential properties
In relation with other tenanted properties, the only specific fire regulations are those concerning furniture and furnishings. It is however the ‘common law’ duty of all the landlords to make sure that their entire properties are kept free from all health hazards and the safety of the tenants is made sure of.
Fire Regulations in all rented properties for furniture and furnishings
It is required in a rented property that all the provided upholstered furnishings are fire resistant. Upholstered furniture basically includes the following types:
- Beds, headboards and mattresses
- Cushions and seat pads
- Futons and sofa beds
- Armchairs and sofas
- Indoor used garden furniture
- Seat pads and cushions
- Nursery and children furniture
- Stretch and loose covers for all the furniture
There is a symbol on all fir resistant furniture that confirms the fact that it is fire resistant.
Smoking in rented properties
It is completely on the discretion of the landlords as to allow smoking in their properties or not. There would be a clause in the tenancy agreement stating this in case smoking is not allowed. This clause would be applicable to tenants and their guests alike. Sufficient smoke alarms however must be provided in all areas where smoking would be allowed if smoking is permitted by the landlord. There are additional regulations that are applied in HMOs: in all shared areas of HMOs, such as communal rooms, corridors and stairs, smoking is strictly not allowed as per the newly introduced smoke-free laws. It is required to display No Smoking signs in such areas.
Asbestos
Asbestos, a banned material, used for building purposes from the 1950s to the 1980s, is a potentially harmful substance. Asbestos may be a part of any building that was built before the year 2000. Asbestos is considered to be safe, as long as it is maintained in a good condition, as per the HSE (Health and Safety Executive). Asbestos can produce tiny dust particles if damaged and these if inhaled can have serious repercussions like being the causing factor for asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) have classified asbestos as a hazard.
Where could asbestos be present?
The asbestos may be found at any of the following places in the property:
- Sheds and garage roofs
- Fire blankets
- Rainwater fall pipes, eaves and gutters
- Bath panels
- Floor tiles
- Between floors and in partition walls where asbestos may be loosely packed.
- Central heating flues
- Storage heaters having insulation panels
- Linings for walls, doors and ceilings
The local authorities may be requested to test for the presence of asbestos, if the tenants or landlords suspect its presence. The testing will help find out the condition of the asbestos, if at all it is present. Duties of a landlord regarding asbestos In case there is any asbestos present in the property, then it is the legal responsibility of the landlord of the tenanted property, to manage any risk associated with its presence.
Immediate actions should be taken regarding asbestos, depending upon its condition:
- Labelling the asbestos
-Sealing the asbestos
- Removing the asbestos
While working around asbestos, it is advised to take great care. If at all there is work needed to be done on the asbestos for more than 2hrs then it should be done by someone licensed by the HSE (Health and Safety Executive) Further advice and information For more information on asbestos safety, one can visit the HSE’s website: http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) The HHSRS, or the Housing Health and Safety Rating System, is an official set of procedures for acquiring information about safety and health risks in all residential properties. It was the ‘fitness for human habitation’ set of rules of the Housing Act 1985,that were replaced when these procedures were introduced by the Housing Act 2004 and were brought into force in 2006. What is a hazard? A total of 29 potential hazards that are identified by the HHSRS are associated with or arise from: Asbestos, Water supply, Ergonomics Fire, Explosions, Food safety Radiation, Biocides, Falls Noise, Hygiene, Hot surfaces Lighting, Excess heat/cold, Damp/mould growth Lead, Carbon monoxide, Structural issues Electricity, Entrapment, Volatile organic compounds Crowding & space Intruders, Incombustible fuel gas.
What happens when a hazard is discovered?
There are two tests to be applied when a hazard is discovered in a property:
- The chances of the occurrence of a dangerous event as a result of the hazard?
- The most likely outcome in case of the dangerous event?
A ‘hazard score’ is formed on the basis of the likelihood and severity of the outcome predicted. This hazard score is then divided into 10 bands i.e. from band A to band J, with seriousness of condition increasing as we move from band J to band A. Category 1 consists of bands A-C and bands D-J consist of category 2 hazards. If a category 2 hazard has been discovered in a property, then it is on the discretion of the authority to take suitable action if they consider it appropriate. However it is a mandatory duty to take immediate and most appropriate action under the circumstances if a category 1 hazard has been discovered by a Local Authority.
In case of a disagreement, the assessment may be appealed against by discussion with the inspector and challenging it at the Residential Property Tribunal, if necessary.
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22 Nov
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The benefits of good health and safety business practices are far more ranging than just having a safe place of work. Here are just five benefits, there are many more, you may not have considered when thinking about your health and safety plans. Be honest with yourself, good practices are the means to achieving success in every aspect of life, so why should health and safety be any different.
The obvious benefit of implementing and maintaining good health and safety practices is to provide a safe environment for you, your employees and visitors to be in and this should always be your first priority when putting your procedures in place. However, by achieving this aim you will also receive additional benefits, more than you ever thought possible, as if by magic. Success breeds success.
Having a safe and pleasant workplace will make your business somewhere your employees will enjoy being, and a happy workforce will produce benefits in the following areas. Something every business surely wants to achieve. Visiting clients will feel comfortable and more prepared to do business with you, now that could be a big benefit by itself. Anyway I digress, here are the five main benefits I want to help you achieve.
Higher productivity.
Better working relationships between management, workers and clients.
Less time away from work due to stress, sickness and duvet days.
Improved willingness to learn and develop new and existing skills and work knowledge.
Management peace of mind. Only a dream for far to many businesses.
Believe it or believe it not, but all five of these benefits will self generate just by planning, implementing and monitoring good health and safety practices. And any money spent on setting up your health and safety procedures will come back to you threefold if done properly. In fact just one of the benefits by itself will make you savings as well as the outcome it brings, a sound investment if ever there was one. Something that will put a smile on the face of your bank manager as well as your own.
Because of this I can always tell on my very first visit to a client whether they have a good working health and safety plan in place before I even check on it, the people I meet are happy to be there, cooperative and quick to praise management and their co-workers and I always get a cup of tea. So grab yourself these five benefits and feel good about yourself by reviewing your own health and safety procedures now.
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17 Nov
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We see signs almost anywhere we go. When we dine in restaurants, we read the entrance and exit signs. We also see signs pointing us to the emergency exits. Signs also keep things in order. It tells people what part of the street they can cross. It also provides instruction as to where to pass.
Signs are very important in our society today. With everyone minding their own busy schedules, signs prevent it to be chaotic.
There are different types of health and safety signs. Each type serves an important purpose. Here are some of them:
1. Warning Signs
These are very important signs because it informs the individual of the hazard he will encounter ahead. If he is on the road, he can check the warning sign for the kind of hazard he will be encounter ahead.
You will also see warning signs in other establishments. In a fast food chain for example, if the floor is wet, they will place a sign that warns the people of it. This is important so that the customers will not pass by that area to avoid slipping.
2. Prohibition Signs
These signs are essential to instill that a particular act is not permitted. Many use this sign to implement a rule. Some of the popular prohibition signs are no smoking, no trespassing, and no u-turn.
It is important to follow the prohibition sign to ensure the safety of everyone in the area. Making a u-turn in a no u-turn lane might lead to accidents. You might also get in trouble if you smoke in a non-smoking restaurant.
3. Mandatory Signs
You will often see this sign on the road. When you see this, it indicates that you are bound to follow. If there is a mandatory sign for the vehicle in a particular lane to turn right, then it has to turn right.
You will also see this sign in establishments and construction sites. When you see this sign, you have to oblige, if it mandates you to wear safety gear, you have to follow.
4. Danger Sign
This sign indicates the word danger on top of the sign. You will often see this in construction sites. This means that there are inherent dangers if you step in the area. There are also danger signs on the road. This usually serves as a warning when the road is slippery or under construction.
5. Fire Safety Signs
You will see this sign in all establishments as mandated by law. All private and public organization should have these signs posted on their walls. This will direct the people to the nearest exit. This also provides information on what the people should do in case there is a fire.
Health and safety sign play a vital role in our society. First, it provides warning on the possible danger in the area. This informs the people to take precautionary measures as they enter the premises. It also provides instructions on what to do and what not to do. This is essential in maintaining order in the community. Most importantly, it directs you to safety when there is fire.
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8 Nov
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Health, safety and nutrition are three of the most important factors to consider when raising a child. In other words, every child should be raised with proper nutrition, good health and safety as possible, allowing him or her to grow with a great well-being.
Now, if you are one of the adults who have been wondering where on earth to get good advices for child health, safety and nutrition, I bet you would be happy to know that you’ve found the right place. Yes, this page will help you find the right places to go for child health, safety and nutrition advices. It is important to note, however, that these portals are just a few of the many online. But they are worth considering to get started.
So to find the best advices for child health, safety and nutrition, read on.
Health and Safety
Several researches have noted that in today’s fast-paced world where the child’s safety and health issues are rapidly growing, more than fifty sites online present health and safety guidelines for the public to consider. These guidelines are disseminated throughout the net, allowing the people to access this wealth of information as easy as possible.
A few of the worth visiting portals online that talk about child health and safety issues and advices are the following:
BrightFutures.org
Bright Futures is sponsored by a well-known health care organization, the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration. This is also supported in part by the Pfizer Pediatric Health, and has been operating to provide the public the necessary information about the current and emerging preventive and health promotion needs of infants, children, adolescent, families and communities.
NCCIC.org
NCCIC.org is actually the official website of Health Child Care America, which is but a federal government initiative that works to increase collaboration between the early childhood community as well as the public health community. This collaboration is considered to allow these communities to create the best care for children in the childcare. Today, this federal government initiative is introducing its newsletter which is made available in full text online.
Nutrition
NAL.USDA.gov
This portal is owned by the Child Care Nutrition Resource System, which has long been providing the public with the wide selection of recipes, resources and information on how to prepare meals that are highly nutritious and safe.
BCM.TMC.edu
At this site, you can access the Children’s Nutrition Research Center, which is but the first federally funded nutrition research center in the United States. This center is dedicated to investigating the nutritional needs of those women who are expecting and are nursing their children. This is great for child nutrition as it covers information about children from conception through adolescence.
So those are just a few of the many sites online that tackle issues on child health, safety and nutrition. Visit other online sites for more information about child health, safety and nutrition.
| Category: health and safety | Tag: Child Health Bureau, Maternal And Child Health, Proper Nutrition |
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