Watch How to Correctly Fit Your Face Mask
Thanks to the HSE for producing this video on how to correctly fit your face mask/respirator. Remember that if you are wearing a face mask for work you must have…
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19
In the 3rd of a series of blog posts promoting advice given by the government and the HSE that centres around Covid 19 we look at RIDDOR reporting. You must…
Using Disposable Respirators
Due to the current Covid 19 pandemic the demand for disposable respirators is soaring. Many people who are now wearing the respirators may have never worn one before so we…
Government’s Guidance on Corona Virus – COVID-19: Guidance for Employers and Businesses
1. Background and scope of guidance This guidance will assist employers and businesses in providing advice to staff on: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 how to help prevent spread of all respiratory…
Falls from Height, the Single Biggest Cause of Workplace Fatalities
‘Working at height’ means working in a place where a person could be injured by falling from it, even if it is at or below ground level. Working at Height…
The UK’s First Accredited Working at Height Training
We are proud to present the nations first and only fully accredited, entry level, working at height training. Entry level working at height training is something that anyone who works…
We Saved Schools £600 on First Aid Training!
Back in December Prestige Safety Services HQ was contacted by a local school asking if we could carry out a three day First Aid at Work Course for one, yes…
Ladders – Changing Standards
In 2018 there were legislation changes for the use of step ladders and ladders. The new regulations for portable ladders and steps have been published as a single British and…
Emergency Exit Signage – What you need to know…
British Standards relating to fire safety signage show all Final Fire and Emergency Exit Signs should include a directional ‘up’ arrow. The use of an ‘up’ arrow clearly conveys the…
Draft Legislation for Teaching School Children First Aid
So it would appear that the government are beginning to catch onto something that we at Prestige Safety Services have been harping on about for ages! New draft legislation says…