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Health and Safety | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. Category Archives: Health and Safety. Using Mobile Phones While Driving. Your phone buzzes to life while you’re driving along what do you do? Ignore it, or have a sneaky look? We all know that it’s illegal (not to mention extremely dangerous) to use your mobile phone while driving. Yet our latest research reveals that many motorists just aren’t getting the message. The new legislation in brief. This is part of an ongoing initiative to crack down on dangerous driving due to ...
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January | 2015 | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. Monthly Archives: January 2015. Do you have first aid training? How would you react in an emergency? Would you feel confident carrying out first aid or possibly using a defibrillator? Every year in the UK, thousands of people die or are seriously injured in accidents. Many of these deaths could be prevented if first aid is given before emergency services arrive. What would you do? If someone is injured in an accident at work or in everyday life:. There is currently no legal...
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Driving Licence Checks | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. The photo card driving licence and its paper counterpart were introduced in 1998 with the paper element allowing details to be entered that could not be included on the plastic card itself. These include any endorsements and the categories of vehicle the holder is entitled to drive. This information will now be stored electronically and therefore will not be shown on any written documentation associated with the licence. From 8. For business drivers or for anyone driving fo...
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Emma Walker | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. Author Archives: Emma Walker. Using Mobile Phones While Driving. Your phone buzzes to life while you’re driving along what do you do? Ignore it, or have a sneaky look? We all know that it’s illegal (not to mention extremely dangerous) to use your mobile phone while driving. Yet our latest research reveals that many motorists just aren’t getting the message. So, if in doubt, it’s best to banish your mobile phone to your glove compartment entirely until your journey’s over.
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6 Top Tips for Safe Work at Height | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. 6 Top Tips for Safe Work at Height. 2 It is important that you follow the risk assessments that you produce, together with the hierarchy of controls: avoid, prevent, mitigate. 3 Make sure you inspect and maintain work and safety equipment as appropriate. 4 Ensure workers are provided with training and instruction in fall prevention and protection measures. 5 Only permit working at height when weather conditions means it is safe to do so. If you require assistance.
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May | 2015 | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. Monthly Archives: May 2015. GHS Regulations fully enforced from 1st June 2015. The GHS (Globally Harmonised System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals) aims to create a clear, globalised system of dangerous substance identification. The old ‘orange’ style labels must be replaced with the new GHS approved red-framed pictograms for the identification of hazardous substances. From 1st June 2015, the regulations will be fully enforced. May 18, 2015. Managers and worker...
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Training is essential to the achievements of a business. | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. Training is essential to the achievements of a business. Training is essential to the achievements of a business. Perhaps its most positive benefit is better employees. A company develop the potential of an employee, and part of the way a company encourages improvement is through training. Often, good training is just as important as a good benefits package for an employee. You need to assess the risks to your employees while they are at work and to any other people who may...
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FREE Driver Risk Management Workshops (2 hrs) | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. FREE Driver Risk Management Workshops (2 hrs). The penalties for companies and managers who are found to be negligent towards driver safety can be extremely severe. IAM Drive and Survive offer free workshops and seminars, you will fully understand your company’s risk exposure and how to comply with all legislation through implementing a Driver Risk Management programme. If you’re coming along to a seminar/workshop, please take advantage of the FREE Driver Risk Management.
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August | 2015 | Walker Health and Safety Blog
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Walker Health and Safety Blog. Monthly Archives: August 2015. Tips for Avoiding Hazardous Substance-related Fires. Accidents can be prevented if correct procedures are in place. Sometimes it’s the more simple tasks that can slip under the radar in the risk assessment process, which can prove to be fatal in relation to higher-risk industries or practices. In relation to flammable substances, take measures to avoid ignition sources, such as welding, in the area. Make sure that all maintenance work is p...
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