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Occupational safety Working safely on scaffolds When we occupational safety experts see the scaffold constructions in new construction areas, our hair regularly stands on end. Different manufacturers are blithely combined with each other, individual safety elements… When we occupational safety experts see the scaffold constructions in new construction areas, our hair regularly stands on end. Different… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Curious excuses - When logical expertise fails A towel falls off the rack. A door that should be closed isn't, little pieces of paper are lying on the street next to the rubbish bin. In all these cases, the question arises: would it be better to put things right or… A towel falls off the rack. A door that should be closed isn't, little pieces of paper are lying on the street next to the rubbish bin. In all these… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Fridge hygiene: the cold horror When was the last time you took a closer look at the fridge in the next coffee kitchen or the break room around the corner? Oh, you might say, there are really more important things to do. That may be, but imagine the… When was the last time you took a closer look at the fridge in the next coffee kitchen or the break room around the corner? Oh, you might say, there… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety "But nothing happened!" - Why you should still investigate near misses Whew, that was a close one! How many times have we tripped and just barely caught ourselves, been momentarily distracted and dodged an obstacle at the last second? Often dicey situations turn out just right. Then we take… Whew, that was a close one! How many times have we tripped and just barely caught ourselves, been momentarily distracted and dodged an obstacle at the… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Trolls, touts, hucksters - when companies want to earn money with threatening Recently, we received another interesting e-mail. In it, a sign manufacturer pointed out a mandatory posting by the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) and offered the new version of a first aid poster. The wording… Recently, we received another interesting e-mail. In it, a sign manufacturer pointed out a mandatory posting by the German Social Accident Insurance… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Put your hand on it! Walking up and down stairs safely Do you know the feeling of silent disgust that creeps over you when you have to touch door handles, handholds or handrails in buildings or trains? Especially now, during the flu season, this is one more reason for many… Do you know the feeling of silent disgust that creeps over you when you have to touch door handles, handholds or handrails in buildings or trains?… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Amended PPE regulation: what operators should think about Anyone who handles hazardous substances knows that the right protective equipment is sometimes annoying and uncomfortable, but worth its weight in gold in the end. Since 2016, the EU-wide Personal Protective Equipment… Anyone who handles hazardous substances knows that the right protective equipment is sometimes annoying and uncomfortable, but worth its weight in… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Contamination carry-over: Oops, I did it again Whether protective suits, gloves or face protection - the vast majority of colleagues in industry today consistently use the right equipment. This is exemplary and one of the many positive developments in recent years.… Whether protective suits, gloves or face protection - the vast majority of colleagues in industry today consistently use the right equipment. This is… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Quickly an explosive mixture: work shoes with orthopaedic insoles It presses, it throbs, it hurts. More than half of all adults in Germany suffer from foot problems - at least that's what recent studies say. But in many cases, orthopaedic insoles promise relief. So what could be more… It presses, it throbs, it hurts. More than half of all adults in Germany suffer from foot problems - at least that's what recent studies say. But in… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety Do you already know about NINA? Imagine you are driving to your workplace, it is summer, your window is open while the CD player is playing. At the same time, a substance has leaked in your vicinity that causes breathing difficulties. It would be… Imagine you are driving to your workplace, it is summer, your window is open while the CD player is playing. At the same time, a substance has leaked… Mehr erfahren
Occupational safety In the line of fire - the five most common causes of accidents and how to avoid them When accidents occur in companies today, it is usually not due to the technology used, but to our behaviour. Sometimes we are distracted, not well enough prepared, have to do something "quickly" or deliberately do not… When accidents occur in companies today, it is usually not due to the technology used, but to our behaviour. Sometimes we are distracted, not well… Mehr erfahren