Comments for You can do anything you want, we help you do it safely

Comment on When a safety sign isn’t safe by also

also — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 02:51:43 +0000

Also,

(1) the skid risk sign is wrong for the following reasons:-

a) appears to be a plastic temporary sign crudely attached to another metal sign frame used to hold it up

b) it warns of loose chippings not mud on road

c) appears to be non-reflectorised

d) any sign located here should be accompanied by a roadcone to warn the opposing traffic

(2) the site enterance sign is wrong as distances must be given in yards not meters

Comment on Window cleaning at height by adam

adam — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:26:20 +0000

Liability is that of the property owner. The easiest way to protect yourself is ask for a risk assessment from the window cleaner. If they are unwilling to provide one, I would recommend changing service provider.

Comment on Window cleaning at height by Julie Davidson

Julie Davidson — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:22:43 +0000

Would the liability be the same if the window cleaner had been working at a private residence e.g. my home? Quite often the window cleaner will carry out works whilst the owner is out & return later in the day for payment.

Comment on Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused! by Asbestos Training

Asbestos Training — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 16:24:17 +0000

I agree with andy

Comment on Slippery when wet by online osha Training

online osha Training — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:41:07 +0000

good information i like blog thank you wow…….

Comment on Sorry for any inconvenience this has caused! by Andy

Andy — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:43:01 +0000

Funny, the sort of contractor you are referring would probably say that H&S is just commonsense, then they do something as dumb as that! No telling some people, except by bringing them up short when they do something so not common sensical! As a professional, you really do need to make an effort during your 8 hours at work and think about the impact of your presence on others. Once home, do what you like if it only hurts yourself.

Comment on When a safety sign isn’t safe by Safety Signs

Safety Signs — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 07:44:14 +0000

safety signs should be properly placed otherwise they themselves will become a hazard.

Comment on We’re alright Jack by adam

adam — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:42:14 +0000

Thanks Paul
It just goes to show that a little bit of forethought can save a catastrophe.
What was the cost to the company of that accident?
A lot more than £1800.00 I bet. Probably more than 10 times that amount when all things are considered.

Comment on We’re alright Jack by Paul Clayton

Paul Clayton — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:32:44 +0000

Well said Adam!,
I used to work as a Senior Operations Manager in Logistics; I had recently joined a company (a purveyor of well know biscuits and crisps) I managed the depot.
They had a very long loading dock with around 20 doors onto which would reverse in- coming artics for loading or unloading.
The dock was around 75′ long and around 5′high.
Loading dock personnel would use a mini stand-on fork truck called a P.O.S.E to load and unload with.
Within the first week of observing this I noticed the potential for a catastophic accident as there was no barrier preventing people from literally driving off the dock.

I noticed also that that when the Fork-lift trucks would place pallets on the dock to load, they always placed them in the same place, likewise for unloading.

I drew up a plan to have a barrier the full length of the loading dock with opening access gate through which the fork lift truck could place the out going and retrieve the incoming pallets.

The cost for this in 1990 was around £1800 going from memory.
The company thought it was a great idea.
Prior to getting it signed off, Ihad a visit from my local area manager who told me in no uncertain terms ” don’t try and impress anybody just because your’e new!! we have never had a problem with this before. The project was binned.
Three weeks later a guy on a P.O.S.E hit a bit of broken block from a pallet which wedged under his wheel.
He went over the dock followed closely by the truck ( helluva weight in itself) and a pallet of biscuits.

He was in Hospital for 5 months with a broken leg, pelvis, cuts and bruises.

I reported the accident officially, however the area manager had ordered the night shift to put up all these signs stating “do not drive pose’s across the loading dock”

I lost my job through this because I would not tow the comapny line and told the investigating authorities that no such signs were previously on display, I also showed them my plan that was binned.
When the guy finally went back to work he had a pronounced limp; He was eventually sacked because he could not pick orders quick enough.
No Accident solicitors advertising in those days!

There is a very good reason for doing these things; in my previous occupation I have witnessed some horrendous accidents because people decided not take something seriously and do their own thing.
Like the fork truck driver who got a splash of battery acid in his eye because he wasn’t wearing the goggles provided for him when filling up the batteries!
And I thought Lyndford Christie could run!

The general perception within companies is that Health & Safety is there to cause your working day a problem. It isn’t! it’s there to assist you through your day
in order that you can be there the next day!

Paul Clayton M.i.l.t (Director Xquisite Recruitment.)

Comment on We’re alright Jack by Mark

Mark — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:56:17 +0000

Adam, as ever a very well writen post! We have to setup cameras, lights, cables etc as part of our filming work and often in public places and it’s something we are very aware of. Even just the logistics of getting the equipment from the van to the venue is something we have to take into account. There are so many things to consider and articles like this (and professional consulting like your good self) really help us (and other businesses) stay on top of it all. As we know, it’s more cost effective to plan ahead than deal with a situation that could have been avoided!
Keep up the good work!