by Alan Welton | Jan 24, 2015 | News
Despite the increasing mechanisation of the average workplace, lifting and carrying items are still everyday tasks for employees in a number of industry sectors. There are more and more machines to carry out the various tasks that need to be performed, but there is...
by Alan Welton | Jan 8, 2015 | News
Ocean-going vessels are, like any other workplace, subject to both ongoing maintenance and repairs that need to be carried out as and when required. Whether these tasks are performed by contractors who are brought in specially or by members of the existing team, they...
by Alan Welton | Dec 18, 2014 | News
There is a great deal of legislation in place that pertains to the safe handling of food. This applies as much to storage and preparation as it does to the actual cooking process, and it’s the responsibility of every employer to ensure each member of staff receives...
by Alan Welton | Dec 4, 2014 | News, Test Kit
Owners and operators of ocean-going vessels know that unplanned downtime needs to be avoided at all costs, because any period in which a ship isn’t at sea equals a loss of revenue. Income is vital in the maritime sector, of course, but sometimes the damage that’s...
by Alan Welton | Nov 4, 2014 | News
Every offshore installation and ocean-going vessel needs to be as efficient and as cost-effective as possible, but it’s worth remembering that superior performance should not be at the cost of health and safety. Protecting crew members, contractors, passengers and...
by Alan Welton | Oct 27, 2014 | News, Risk Assesment
Every workplace environment, from the smallest shop to the largest office block, needs to be a safe and healthy location for employees, clients, customers and visitors. It is therefore the responsibility of owners, operators and employers to ensure the highest...