14 May May

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This months newsletter looks at an SHP article on Covid19, article written by Turnstone Law, addressing the million dollar question of ‘When are we allowed to return to the office’. As the Governments roadmap to recovery moves another step on the 17^th May, this article explains the next steps in relation to the workplace.

Are you aware of the Dangers of Dust? Silicosis, a disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust needs to be understood by all exposure to silica dust, in particular the construction industry. This article covers the future of dust extraction and suggests how it must include more careful protection of the health of construction workers.

In this SHP article, a forklift training provider mentor reveals some of the most common areas of bad practice that managers should look out for and promptly stamp out. What do good and bad operating practices look like? The 8 common forklift truck hazards managers should look out for are discussed here.

Thereafter, two case studies are included relating to a manufacturing company having been fined after an apprentice’s hand was caught in machinery and a second article on how the clients and principal contractor of a construction project have been sentenced following numerous serious health and safety failings.