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More than 20% of injuries in tree work are MSD-related. The cost of absence can be serious for any tree work business. Look out for the early symptoms:. 🟣 Poor posture. 🟣 Muscular tightness. 🟣 Joint stiffness. 🟣 Restricted range of movement. 🟣 Persistent pain and twinges.
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Employers ⤵️.
Diesel engine exhaust is a known carcinogen, posing risks to workers in construction, transport, and logistics. Proper ventilation, engine maintenance, and exposure monitoring are key to reducing long-term health risks.
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RT @EurosafeLimited: Handling articles with sharp edges causes as many as a third of all accidents in engineering workshops. Your workers….
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Reminder: Inadequate fit of a face mask will significantly reduce the protection provided to the wearer. Any reduction in protection may lead to immediate or long term ill health or can even put the RPE wearer’s life in danger. Fit testing must be done by a competent person.
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Managers ⤵️.
In safety the enforcement approach fails every time, because it's a quick fix, short-lived, and negative. People don’t like being told what to do - a positive workplace culture comes from working with people, not against them.
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RT @EurosafeLimited: Tilsatec® designs and develops PPE solutions for workers in a number of high-hazard industries, delivering maximum per….
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Earplugs can be difficult to fit - practise fitting them and get help if you are having trouble. Often they can look like they are fitted properly, but they may not be giving much protection. Clean your hands before you fit earplugs, and don't share them.
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Employers ⤵️.
Silica dust, found in materials like concrete and stone, can cause long-term lung damage, and prolonged exposure can lead to silicosis or lung cancer. Employers must implement proper dust control measures & respiratory protection to safeguard worker health.
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RT @EurosafeLimited: Eureka Safety's 13-4 General Series: With High cut resistance up to cut F/ANSI A6, the range includes various coating….
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Employers: Young workers need to be given appropriate work and provided with adequate training and supervision. Check out these useful resources, including a factsheet on good practice in preventing risks to young workers ⤵️.
📣 It’s #InternationalYouthDay!. According to @EU_Eurostat, young workers (18-24 year olds) are more vulnerable to workplace accidents. To promote their #SafetyAndHealth at work, EU-OSHA produces different materials and good practices 👉🏻 #IYD2025
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Discover how to encourage near miss reporting to improve safety performance ⤵️.
If you want to address the lack of near-miss reporting on your sites, consider implementing a practical, worker-focused plan to encourage people to speak up, build trust among the teams. And improve your safety culture. How I help clients.
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RT @EurosafeLimited: Tyvek® fabric provides optimal breathability, while maintaining high levels of protection and durability. Stay cool a….
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Employers ⤵️.
Over 5,000 people in the UK die each year from asbestos-related diseases, many of which are entirely preventable through safe working practices, risk assessments, and proper training.
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Smart digital systems offer organisations the opportunity to adopt a proactive approach to safety and health, creating safer and more inclusive work environments. This interesting article explores how smart digital systems work, their benefits, and the challenges they present in
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RT @EurosafeLimited: Reminder: Employers must select appropriate footwear for the risks. Choose sole patterns and materials to help preven….
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