About Our Site
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: 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…
Re: Can I Leave the Premises on my Lunch Break?
I have now been told I cannot leave the premises on my unpaid lunch hour unless there is cover which more often…
Re: Can I Leave the Premises on my Lunch Break?
I have worked in retail for over a year now now and due to working a 9hr shift we are allowed an hour and a…
Re: Risk Assessment in the Workplace
You can operate, a through the front door approach delivery, The general public can be selfish and want you to put it in and…
Re: How Many Breaks am I Entitled to?
I work 7hrs 30mins is unpaid break but end of sack week I have to work extra 2 1/2 hrs to compensate in paid breaks is that…
Re: Do I Need a Hygiene Certificate to Make Sandwiches?
Hi I have opened a small unit to do out side catering what qualification or licence do I require an…
Re: Expectant Mothers in the Workplace
Hi. i am pregnant in 16 weeks, at work they made me risk assessment, but the problem is that i work at minus 25 degrees.…
Re: Kitchen Workplace Safety
I work on my own in a Kitchen I have no assistant I have to serve z breakfast dinner and teas and keep kitchen clean and do bookwork
Re: How Many Breaks am I Entitled to?
My partner and my sister work from 11am to 8pm with only half an hour break a day is this normal if not what should they do…