MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, July 15, 2012 (Press-News.org) An online health and safety resource has urged company owners to tighten up the security of their premises following worrying statistics.
According to HSE - the national independent watchdog for work-related health, safety and illness - over 200 people are killed each year in accidents at work and over one million people are injured.
In light of the worrying report, whatishealthandsafety.co.uk, has advised companies to spend more on safety signs from a reputable supplier and to supply employees with the correct personal protective equipment.
Matt Hornsby, a spokesman for the website said: "Health and safety is an important part of business that often gets ignored and this is not acceptable. As well as the annual fatalities and injuries, over two million people suffer illnesses that are caused by, or made worse by, their work, so things have got to change."
He continued: "There are a range of things companies can do to protect employees, visitors and the general public. These include cornering off dangerous areas, supplying the relevant personal protective equipment and providing the appropriate training. Too many organisations try to cut corners and this is having a negative effect on their workforce."
Whatishealthandsafety.co.uk has put particular emphasis on safety signs and has encouraged employers to carry out a thorough risk assessment of their premises. This, they claim, will alert people to potential hazards and could significantly reduce the number of accidents that occur each year.
In a concluding statement, Hornsby said: "Safety signs are clear, informative and suited to a wide range of business uses. They alert people to danger and keep potential victims out of harm's way. They are relative cheap to buy online and are a great form of communication, so they're well worth purchasing".
Website: http://www.Whatishealthandsafety.co.uk
Businesses Urged to Improve Health and Safety Measures Following Worrying Statistics
Companies encouraged to tighten security measures due to HSE concerns. According to the health and safety watchdog 200 people are killed and one million are injured at work. The use of safety signs and personal protective equipment recommended
2012-07-15
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