If a colleague has returned from a specific area listed by the Government that requires 14 days self isolation, regardless of symptoms, they should follow the Government’s advice and in the UK use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do next, or in Ireland call 112. They should not go to a GP surgery,…
View PostFebruary 25, 2020
COVID-19 Coronavirus February Update
The Government have increased the risk rating for Coronavirus threat from Low to Moderate. The ongoing outbreak of coronavirus continues to spread across Europe and the wider global community. World Health Organisation (WHO) Recommendations and Advice for the Public Let’s go through best practice advice issued by the WHO for the general public. Employers are…
View PostDecember 18, 2019
How to Write a Health & Safety Risk Assessment for Winter Weather
While most of us agree that snow is picturesque, adverse weather conditions can have a catastrophic effect on businesses that do not have contingency plans in place. Consequently, at this time of year it’s important to ensure you’ve completed a risk assessment for winter weather to protect your employees, customers, and the public-at-large. What does…
View PostDecember 6, 2019
Think Safety when Decorating the Office for Christmas
What can you possibly do in an office around Christmas that puts life and limb at risk? The answer you’re searching for is hanging up decorations around the office. Many people don’t consider the risks attached to readying the workspace for festive fun. Trips/slips or falls, electrical incidents and manual handling/lifting are the top three…
View PostOctober 31, 2019
Key Health & Safety Updates to be Aware of: Brexit No-Deal Guidance, WELs, FFIs & Fire Safety
If you’d like to understand recent H&S legislative updates that might affect you and your business, read on. Brexit No-deal guidance Your duties to protect the health and safety of the people affected by your work will not change with Brexit. The HSE have produced guidance Health and Safety Made Simple: The Basics for Your…
View PostOctober 30, 2019
Do Your Employees Have a Work Addiction?
Summer holiday season has been and gone and it’s time to ask yourself a question. Were my holidaying employees really taking a break from work? If they obsessively checked their work emails and regularly took calls; is it just a healthy love of the job, or is it a work addiction? The medical community recognise…
View PostSeptember 17, 2019
6 Crucial Fire Door Safety Checks
Fire Door Safety Week runs 23 – 29 September this year. It’s all about raising awareness on the importance of fire doors. So, we thought we’d give you some handy hints on how to make sure your fire doors are up-to-scratch. Why are fire doors important? Fire doors play a crucial role in restricting the…
View PostJuly 15, 2019
More Working at Height Fatalities: Are Employers Doing Enough?
Working at height led to the deaths of 40 people in the last year, compared to 35 the year before. According to recent HSE fatality statistics, it’s the number one cause of work-related deaths in the UK. It raises the question, are employers doing enough to protect workers? Time for more severe sentencing? This month…
View PostMay 2, 2019
Four Key Health & Safety Updates to be Aware of: Welding Fumes, PPE, HSE FFI Rates and HSE RIDDOR Online Portal
With Brexit continuing to dominate Parliament there are very few Health & Safety legislative changes for businesses to be aware of. However, a number of changes to how existing legislation is interpreted have come into force in recent months. Four key Health & Safety updates 1. Change in Enforcement Expectations for Mild Steel Welding Fume…
View PostFebruary 9, 2019
What is the Health & Safety Risk to you and your Business?
If you’re a business owner, manager or HR professional you’ll be interested in the recently updated data on the risk you face from health & safety factors. The latest data for 2019 ranks every area of the country for the health & safety risk faced by businesses. Business risk is a different slant on health…
View PostDecember 10, 2018
Tis the Season to be Breathalysed – The Dangers of Drink Driving the Morning After a Work Christmas Party
With work Christmas parties in full swing, alcoholic drinks will inevitably be flowing. If the day after your Christmas party is a normal working day, it’s important to remind your employees of the dangers of drink driving. Encourage your employees to think ahead about how they will get to work if they have consumed alcohol…
View PostOctober 19, 2018
Health & Safety Legislation’s Cotton Mill Origins
What’s with all our health and safety legislation? Where did it come from? Why do we have it? If you’ve never stopped to ask these questions about our current health and safety laws, read on. Years ago – long before we enjoyed the benefits of a health-and-safety-conscious UK – it’s highly likely you’d have risked…
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