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Transforming Workplace Health with Spirometry Testing
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Transforming Workplace Health with Spirometry Testing

Protect employee lung health with annual spirometry testing. Detect early signs of respiratory issues and ensure workplace safety.

Isabelle Mason-Plisko
Isabelle Mason-Plisko
Training, checks, and a strong safety culture - how to stamp out unguarded machinery risks
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Training, checks, and a strong safety culture - how to stamp out unguarded machinery risks

A five-figure penalty has put machine guard safety back in the HSE spotlight. Cut your risks with regular training and simple tech-led checks.

Ian Hatherly
Ian Hatherly
The safest way to secure stock in high winds
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The safest way to secure stock in high winds

Stacked pallets, timber and building materials present serious safety risks, especially in extreme weather. Get clear guidance for all conditions.

Ian Hatherly
Ian Hatherly
The safest possible start – why your new hires need Day Zero training
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The safest possible start – why your new hires need Day Zero training

Day Zero training strengthens new employees’ safety knowledge before they start. Learn how early onboarding could boost compliance across your sites.

Ian Hatherly
Ian Hatherly
The merchant sector’s top safety issues: Simple solutions for employers
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The merchant sector’s top safety issues: Simple solutions for employers

Builders merchants are repeatedly caught out by four key compliance issues. Break the cycle with our easy-to-implement safety strategies.

Ian Hatherly
Ian Hatherly
The Hidden Dangers of Asbestos in the Workplace
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The Hidden Dangers of Asbestos in the Workplace

Asbestos remains one of the most dangerous workplace hazards in the UK. Despite being banned, it still exists in older buildings, putting workers at risk of serious health conditions.

Ian Dunsford
Ian Dunsford
Case Studies

Elevating safety at Bunting Magnetics

Pushing beyond everyday compliance with end-to-end digital safety

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Case Studies

Ensuring consistent compliance at Flear & Thomson

Manual processes and spreadsheets creating compliance gaps

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Case Studies

Strengthening safety at McLaughlan Transport

Establishing a structured safety programme from the ground up

Whitepapers

Protecting against noise-induced hearing loss: Choosing the proper protection for your team

A guide to safeguarding employees from permanent hearing damage caused by workplace noise exposure, covering legal responsibilities, noise reduction solutions, and PPE selection.

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MD, Builders Merchant
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Whitepapers

Occupational health: The business benefits of a proactive approach

This whitepaper examines how a proactive occupational health strategy reduces costs, prevents long-term sick leave, and builds a compliant, high-performing workforce.

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MD, Builders Merchant
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Whitepapers

Occupational health: Protecting long-term lung health

Practical guidance for protecting workers from chronic lung conditions through proven control measures, covering respiratory hazards, legal duty of care, and occupational health programmes.

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MD, Builders Merchant
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Whitepapers

RIDDOR: Making sense of reporting requirements

Opus Safety's whitepaper addresses widespread confusion surrounding RIDDOR reporting obligations in the UK, providing expert guidance on incident reporting thresholds and key legislative definitions.

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MD, Builders Merchant
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Whitepapers

Safer storage and distribution: An essential guide for warehouse operators

A practical guide delivering proven safety solutions for warehousing and distribution sectors, covering risk assessments, health and safety legislation, forklift accidents, falls from height, racking systems, and compliance technology.

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MD, Builders Merchant
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