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New interactive forum launched by HSE

[PRESS RELEASE] Today, the Health and Safety Executive opens the doors to an all-new, online ‘Pledge Forum’ about workplace health and safety. As part of the launch of Be Part of the Solution – the strategy for improving the health and safety of Grea

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

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Doing a method statement & risk assessment

Ive recently been looking to get a few commercial contracts and have been successful in aquiring one.It was originally to sort gardens out ,but after the company i have this contract with had a disasterous audit off Asda i now go 1 day a week and do

Started by Steve Davies in Health and Safety

9 Replies · Reply by Paul @ Ashgate Garden Care Nov 22, 2009

Traffic management

Well we all know that our posts go a little off topic from time to time! Whilst discussing the Henchman the subject came up regarding coning off part of a road.See link:http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/henchman-hedge-cutting?page=2&c

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Health and Safety

6 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Oct 19, 2009

Henchman hedge cutting platform

I would appreciate your views on the type and model Henchan I should purchase.and if the extension legs are useful addition

Started by chris in Health and Safety

15 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Oct 18, 2009

Work related Injuries

Hi, This Is probaly one of the weidest discusions on here but I was woundering what are the worst injuries people have sustained at work?Grusume I know but all the health and safty talk got me thinking.MY self I have crushed my tumb In the hudraulics

Started by Kieran Ray in Health and Safety

7 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Oct 16, 2009

First aid and safety

in relation the Phils post, im curious to know what do we all carry in the way of first aid kits ?for explosions, car accidents or repairs, burns, eye damage, cuts and bumps etc....................

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Health and Safety

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Can you remove a radiator cap when an engine is hot?

I was cutting grass over the weekend in an area that had run wild with half a seasons growth. The Tractor is Kubota B7001 and I have a 48 inch (1.2 metre) wide two bladed rotary attached via the three point linkage, run from the power take off. In pl

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

10 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 19, 2009

Health and safety

i think that this question/statement is extremely important.i currently have HAVS (hand and arm vibration syndrome), i am on Nifidipine tablets 3 times a day for a month. i am awaiting blood sample results.i get blotches/raised/swollen areas on both

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Health and Safety

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Hand-arm vibration syndrome HAVS - vibration white finger

I've been noticing my fingers/hands swelling up as soon as i touch cold drinks /things basically - turning white for a while and blotchy and no circulation.

I didnt think anything of it the first few times , then showed my mate 'who said mine havent d

Started by Lawncare-4u.co.uk in Health and Safety

10 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Jul 8, 2009

Vibration and protective gloves

I started this profession rather late so I have had a tendency to think “only a few years to go, so it probably wont matter much, its another cost so I wont bother “ . I use power tools on a daily basis and when I wake up in the morning my hands ache

Started by GORDON in Health and Safety

14 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Apr 1, 2013

First aid at work

As you all probably know HSE have for several years included First Aid within their regulations - in particular the 1981 regulation.A heads up that as from the 1st of OCtober 2009 the first aid at work training requirements are changing.I wouldn't th

Started by Graeme @ BGS in Health and Safety

5 Replies · Reply by Graeme @ BGS Sep 22, 2011

health and safety

My main job is garden contracts which invove working for various housing associations. I also employ two people.My main concern is what is the right health and safety documentation tou should have .Here is what i haveA general health and safety state

Started by Classic Gardens in Health and Safety

8 Replies · Reply by dgeorgea Feb 24, 2009

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Safety footwear and personal protective equipment

I came across a video on About.com where Amanda Switzer is showing viewers how to stake a tree. The shocking thing for me is that Amanda is only wearing a pair of open toed sandals while wielding a heavy sledge hammer.

The tree may well have been sa

Started by Phil Voice in Health and Safety

8 Replies · Reply by steve loftus Oct 31, 2008

Aches and stuff

Does anyone else ache after a few days of full on gardening? Any tips to over come this or am i just a bit on the worn out side now. When i first started my business 8 years ago i was fine. Also does everyone else have really dry hands all the time.

Started by Pea in Health and Safety

13 Replies · Reply by David Riches Oct 24, 2008

Health and safety requirements

HiI have been asked by the local social services to cut back some hedges and trees that overhang a property, causing a potential health hazard. No problem doing the job, but I was wondering if there is a minimum height for any branches or foliage tha

Started by GORDON in Health and Safety

2 Replies · Reply by Jason Felstead Aug 13, 2008

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