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WorkplaceSafetyAdvice was formed to offer a unique reference point on staying safe in the workplace.
Last year, 229 people were killed as a result of workplace accidents. Over 100,000 people were seriously injured and 34 million days were lost as a result of accidents at work.
All workplace accidents are preventable.
By taking some simple and common sense precautions at work, accidents can be eliminated. Think how good it would be if we were able to go to work without the risk of serious injury. The website www.workplacesafetyadvice.co.uk provides you with tips to help prevent accidents at work.
Our team of experts have many years of experience working in the safety business. We have put together some simple things that can help improve safety in your workplace. The simple approach is usually the best. For example, tidying up your own work area can help to reduce the risk of an accident by 30%! The most common cause of accidents at work is slipping or tripping. By tidying the area around your desk or workspace, you will significantly contribute to your own safety and the safety of others.
This site will show you how to take care of yourself and others at work. It outlines your legal responsibility and offers advice on topics such as fire safety, electricity, using chemicals, manual handling and working with equipment.
The articles are interesting, helpful and, more importantly, will help you to work safely.
Re: How Many Breaks am I Entitled to?
I work 14 hour shifts and have just been told im only entitled to a 30 minute brake... is this correct?
Re: Can I Leave the Premises on my Lunch Break?
I work 8 hour a night on my job . I get paid for 7.5 hour . and I am not able to leave what should I do for…
Re: Legal Minimum Temperature in a Warehouse?
Hi there I work in a factory which is cold they have over head heaters which when they have the shutters open are…
Re: A Guide to Manual Handling and Lifting Techniques
In a factory we packed 10kg tubs of sauages every 3 minutes working from 6am to 3pm .In busy times ie…
Re: How Many Breaks am I Entitled to?
I work in an office. the room is small, with 4 desks, a big printer, no windows, no natural light. Because we are in a…
Re: How Many Breaks am I Entitled to?
Hi i work 14-18h shift. How many break i entitled. My Job Is Mobile Driving.
Re: Ventilation in the Workplace
Hi, I work for aldi warehouse there is no fresh air supply or any air circulation movement in the warehouse. There are over 100…
Re: Expectant Mothers in the Workplace
Hello I am 32 weeks pregnant my boss is currently giveing me back shifts whitch I am finding to difficult due to being…
Re: A Guide to Manual Handling and Lifting Techniques
If 3 men are lifting together what is the max weight they can lift on a job the glass is 220kg up 630kg
Re: Forklift Truck Safety
Hi, my boyfriend works in a warehouse on the forklifts, he is being made to work 12 hour shifts 5 times a week with extra shifts on a…