Safety Footwear has minimum safety standards set by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). The current standard for Safety Footwear across Europe is EN ISO 20345:2011. This means that all Safety Footwear must now have toe protection against an impact of 200 joules as standard. There are several Safety Ratings for Safety Footwear and these […]
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Slips, Trips & Falls
Slips, Trips & Falls are responsible for 50% of all reported accidents to all members of the public that happen in the workplace. Slips, Trips & Falls outdoors increase during Autumn and Winter and this is due to a number of reasons. Just some of these include: less light, an increase in leaves on pathways, […]
Ladder Safety
According to the HSE, falls when working at height are the highest cause of workplace fatalities, responsible for a quarter of worker deaths and 8% of all non-fatal injuries. The Ladder Association sets out guidance for using ladders safely. It is important that ladders are only used when it is safe to do so, such […]