As temperatures begin to rise so does the focus concerning the importance of employee welfare when working outdoors. Don’t forget the “Five S’s of Sun Safety”: 🌞 SLIP on protective clothing Encourage workers to keep covered up. Clothing can be one of the most effective barriers. 🌞 SLOP on SPF 30+ broad spectrum UVA sunscreenRead more
| Interesting case here, London Zoo found to be guilty of two health & safety breaches with their fine reduced as they are a charity. We’re a bit torn on this one, does this create a sense of complacency amongst charities and provide opportunity for other organisations to plead for leniency if found to be in breach in the future?
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Granted they now have a prosecution on their record and one would expect them to be more pro-active in their approach in the future but something just doesn’t feel right about how the judge has decided the level of the fine for an organisation that has annual turnover of over £60m. #workplacesafety #workingatheight #charity
Read the full article here: https://www.shponline.co.uk/london-zoo-fined-after-keeper-fell-from-faulty-stepladder/
