Why is asbestos dangerous?
What is asbestos? Asbestos is the name for a group of natural occurring mineral fibres which are strong and both heat and chemically resistant. Asbestos is the single greatest cause of…
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The Importance of Moving and Handling Materials
In September the HSE will be undertaking construction site inspections, focusing on moving and handling construction materials. The inspections will be checking employers and workers know the risks, plan their…
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Personal Protective Equipment At Work
Personal Protective Equipment at Work Employers must protect workers from health and safety risks, they must provide PPE free of charge if a risk assessment shows it is required. To…
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Working In Hot Weather
Working in Hot Weather At Prestige Safety Services we believe summer has arrived! The sun is out, and it is nice and warm! There is no law for maximum working…
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What Is Fee For Intervention?
From the 1st of April 2023, there has been a change to the HSE’s recovery rates. Fee For Intervention (FFI) is a fine that no business wants to receive. HSE’s…
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Start the new year right with training from Prestige Safety Services!
We offer a range of training courses aimed at equipping businesses and their employees with the skills and knowledge needed to keep the workplace safe. With courses delivered at a…
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Minimise Manual Handling Risks This Festive Season
Christmas is nearly here and it can be a busy stressful time for those working throughout the holiday season. As we all know, people working in haulage and distribution can…
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First Aid at Work and Checking your First Aid Kit
First Aid Kits A first aid kit is a vital for any business, employers must make sure employees get immediate help if taken ill or injured at work. For many…
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Fire Training
Did you know it is a legal and safety requirement for all workplaces to appoint trained fire marshals/wardens to keep your employees and clients safe. The number of fire…
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Fire Safety
Most fires are preventable. Those responsible for workplaces and other buildings to which the public have access can avoid them by taking responsibility for and adopting the right behaviours and…
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