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As the nights draw in, we're inviting businesses to join our free webinar on Tuesday 26 October, all about Seasonal Safety. We will be reviewing the hazards of autumn and winter and explaining how to implement the controls you need to protect your team and business.
The webinar will cover:
- Avoiding falls from height and slips and trips in poor weather conditions
- Preventing accidents from poor lighting in and around your site
- Securing your site against vehicle and other thefts
- Planning for flood risks, extreme cold and high winds
The webinar will be hosted by two of our experienced health and safety consultants.
The session starts at 10am and will take approximately 30 minutes.
Attendance is free - all you need to do is register via the link below and we'll send you the joining details.
We hope to see you there!
Last updated
September 28, 2022
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