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The last major piece of legislation around workplace safety in the U.K was the Health & Safety Act of 1974. But that’s not to say this crucial area has not evolved in the best part of a half a century, the picture now is very different to how it was back then because of a… Continue reading Eight Tips about Health & Safety at work
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It’s time to give inadequate PPE the cold shoulder
The positioning of the UK geographically makes forecasting our weather extremely hard to predict. As a small island, in a temperate climate, at a high latitude with one of the world’s biggest oceans on one side of us, and a huge continent on the other, all manner of different weather systems come and go. … Continue reading It’s time to give inadequate PPE the cold shoulder
Top 6 facts on workplace safety
Safety in the workplace has always been a priority for employers but COVID-19 has pushed it ever further up the agenda. Ensuring employees get home safely once they have finished their working day is in everybody’s interests. Asides from the obvious duty of care that employers have to their employees, a fit and healthy… Continue reading Top 6 facts on workplace safety
Slips, trips and falls – it’s time to get a grip
It’s time to get a grip! Accidents by their very definition are events that happen by chance or without apparent or deliberate cause no matter how conscientious an employer you are. But keeping the risk of workplace injuries down to a minimum should be the aim of every business. Overall, since the Health… Continue reading Slips, trips and falls – it’s time to get a grip
Top 5 Tips on Maintaining PPE
Naturally, we deal with a lot of questions from our customers, on how to select and correctly use the PPE supplies their staff need. Whilst getting the right gear is vital, it’s also important to make sure that your PPE is properly looked after and stored. PPE that is damaged, or in poor condition, can’t… Continue reading Top 5 Tips on Maintaining PPE
How can I be sure the protective equipment I choose will be right for my workforce?
Employers are legally bound to provide the correct PPE for their workforce to ensure a safe working environment. But the old adage of ‘one size fits all’ is no longer enough and could do more harm than good. A safe and happy workplace will lead to better productivity and so it pays to get it… Continue reading How can I be sure the protective equipment I choose will be right for my workforce?
A Head’s up on Safety Helmets
Research shows that a fifth of all fatal and non-fatal injuries in the UK are head-related and head injury is the commonest cause of death and disability amongst people aged 1-40. However, head protection is often way down the list of priorities when it comes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) procurement, accounting for only three percent… Continue reading A Head’s up on Safety Helmets
Site Workwear, PPE and Hygiene consumables experts make Swindon their new home
Stronghold Global’s commitment to service, quality, and innovation strengthened by move down the M4 corridor. Leading site workwear, PPE, and site consumables supplier, Stronghold Global, has moved back to Swindon to form a new Headquarters in the Wiltshire town. Until recently Stronghold Global’s head office was based 25 miles away in Chippenham but is now… Continue reading Site Workwear, PPE and Hygiene consumables experts make Swindon their new home
A Mitie deal for Stronghold Global
Mitie
Stronghold Global is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with leading British facilities management and professional services company Mitie as it continues to expand its services and capabilities. The Chippenham-based firm will be supplying multiple mobile and static COVID-19 test centres throughout the UK as a result of the partnership. It is a massive… Continue reading A Mitie deal for Stronghold Global