Due to their lack of maturity, experience and hazard awareness, young people may perceive risk differently to more practiced employees. There is also a raft of various regulatory instruments in place to limit young people’s exposure to specific physical, chemical and biological risks as they are at increased danger of harm from these. This article […] The post Managing the health and safety of young workers appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

8 March 2023 marks International Women’s Day. It’s a day that celebrates ‘the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women’ whilst also calling for equality – where men and women are treated the same. No one government, country, charity or group is responsible for it.                     […] The post International Women’s Day 2024 appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

What is tinnitus? Tinnitus UK (formerly British Tinnitus Association) describes tinnitus as “the sensation of hearing a sound when there is no external source for that sound”. The symptoms may be felt as ringing, buzzing, hissing, clicking, whistling, whooshing sounds, etc and may be constant or intermittent, varying in volume from person to person. Tinnitus is […] The post All about tinnitus appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

As part of an overall maintenance strategy, organisations should identify ageing fire precautions and have in place a regime to maintain such items. Many buildings will have fire precautions that can be described as physical assets that need to be properly maintained to ensure that they are fit for purpose and continue to function as […] The post The maintenance of ageing fire precautions appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

The UK has a strong framework and reputation when it comes to health and safety and the approach towards airborne contaminants is no exception. In 2022, there was an estimated 19,000 new cases of breathing or lung problems made worse by work, according to the HSE. What the law says The primary legislation that addresses harmful […] The post Tackling exposure to airborne contaminants through LEV exhaust ventilation appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

World Cancer Day is held on 4 February every year and this year is the final stage of the event’s current three-year “Close the Care Gap” campaign to raise awareness and improve cancer diagnosis and treatment for nations and communities around the globe, including people at work. Jon Herbert reports. Established on 4 February 2000, […] The post Dealing with cancer … with workplace support appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

Respirable crystalline silica (RCS) is found in stone, rocks, sands and clays. Silica dust is deadly, killing hundreds of people in the UK each year. Because silica dust is found in a lot of building materials, it’s difficult to avoid. But avoid it, you must. Because the law, and your health, require you to. How much […] The post Protecting Lives from Silica Dust in the UK appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

HSE publishes a range of statistics relating to health and safety in Great Britain. Using a variety of data sources, including surveys and surveillance schemes, they provide statistics on: Work-related ill health and disease Workplace injury Working days lost and costs to Britain as a result of health and safety incidents Working conditions and management […] The post Health and Safety Statistics for 2022-2023 appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

Making sure your business is a safe place for people to work, shop, or visit is essential. Whether you’re a public-facing high-street retailer, a factory with a growing workforce or your clients are visiting your offices in an industrial estate, there are many hazards you should be looking out for. Slip and trip accidents increase during […] The post How to manage workplace health and safety during winter appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more

                                                                                                      Contact us if you […] The post Christmas 2023 appeared first on Walker Health and Safety ..read more