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SVC Safety Newsletter May 2025
Stay informed with the latest health and safety updates, compliance guidance, and industry news from SVC Safety Solutions. This month’s newsletter covers H&S audits, Martyn’s Law, asbestos regulations, employer liability insurance, and new workplace recycling rules. Download the full PDF to ensure your business stays compliant and up to date with UK health and safety legislation.
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Farming Health and Safety: Why It Matters More Than Ever
Agriculture remains one of the most hazardous industries in the UK, accounting for 1 in 5 worker fatalities despite employing only a...
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Is Your Employers’ Liability Insurance Certificate Compliant?
If you employ anyone in the UK, you’re legally required to hold Employers’ Liability (EL) insurance — and display your certificate...
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Understanding Asbestos Risks: What Every Business and Homeowner Must Know
Asbestos remains one of the most serious health risks in UK buildings today. Although banned in 1999, it’s still present in many properties across the country. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), around 5,000 people in the UK die each year from asbestos-related diseases caused by past exposure.
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Would Your Team Know What to Do in an Emergency?
Emergencies in the workplace—such as fires, chemical spills, or incidents involving lone workers—can happen without warning. The critical...
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Are Your Employees at Risk from Biological Agents?
Biological agents such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms are present in many work environments — and can pose serious...
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Are Your Employees' Hands at Risk? What You Need to Know About HAVS
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) is a serious, irreversible condition affecting nearly 2 million UK workers. It is caused by prolonged...
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February 2025 Newsletter - Navigating Health & Safety with Confidence
This month’s newsletter from SVC Safety dives into the latest health and safety compliance updates and practical guidance to help...
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Legionella
Legionellosis is collective term for diseases caused by legionella bacteria. Legionnaires disease is a potentially fatal pneumonia. The...
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Metal Working Fluid (MWF)
Metalworking Fluids are neat oils or water-based fluids used during the machining and shaping of metals to provide lubrication and...
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Welding Fumes
The HSE released a safety bulletin (STSU1) back in 2019 stating the following: “ There is new scientific evidence from the International...
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Work Related Stress
Since 2019, the total annual cost of poor mental health has increased by 25%, costing UK employers up to £56 billion a year!. Over half...
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Temperatures in the Workplace (Focus - cold)
Applicable regulation: Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 Approved code of practice L24 What does the regulation...
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Portable appliance testing Myth Busting!
Any electrical equipment that has the potential to cause injury must be maintained in a safe condition.
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November 2024 Newsletter – Latest QHSE & Compliance Updates
Stay informed with the latest health, safety, QHSE and compliance news from SVC Safety Solutions. Our November 2024 newsletter covers...
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SVC Safety Newsletter – August 2024
Stay informed with the latest updates in Health & Safety compliance, legal developments, and practical workplace guidance. In this issue, we cover crucial topics including workplace inspections, compliance checklists, and changes in legislation that could impact your business. Download the PDF to read the full August 2024 newsletter.
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SVC Safety May 2024 Newsletter – ISO Support & Key HSE Guidance
In the May 2024 edition of the SVC Safety Solutions newsletter, we share practical updates on ISO certification support and the latest...
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SVC Safety Newsletter – February 2024
Explore the latest updates and compliance insights in this issue of the SVC Safety Newsletter. Topics include ISO certification support, legal duties around asbestos management, mandatory air conditioning inspections (TM44), and guidance on controlling metalworking fluid exposure. Whether you're aiming for ISO accreditation or improving workplace safety, download the full newsletter PDF to stay compliant and informed with essential QHSE advice.
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