How to Achieve Thermal Comfort
Monday, 19 March 2018
At this time of year we spend our lives constantly having to adapt between freezing external temperatures, and very warm internal workplaces/ homes. We often are asked by our clients about thermal comfort and what are the legal minimum and maximum temperatures for a workplace. What is Thermal Comfort? Thermal comfort relates to how
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Migrating to ISO 45001:2018
Thursday, 15 March 2018
Now that the ISO 45001 standard has been officially published for those of you who already work to OHSAS 18001 its time to start thinking about transitioning to the new standard. However, migrating from your existing safety system (OHSAS 18001 or HSG 65) can be a daunting process, and one that is very easy to
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Safety Reminders for Driving in the Snow
Thursday, 01 March 2018
Whilst this is a lasting problem, this year has seen more challenges with ice and snow than in recent years. No matter how far your commute to work, the snow and ice can make this journey extremely dangerous. So we thought it would be timely to share some reminders on how to minimise risk, and
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What Is GDPR?
Tuesday, 23 January 2018
What is the GDPR? The General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) will be effective from May 2018 and replaces the previous legislation about how data is should be secured and managed. This affects more departments than IT, and will include those dealing with health and safety management. So what do health and safety professionals need to
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Bonfire Night Safety Tips
Friday, 03 November 2017
We’re only two days away from Bonfire night. There are already people setting off fireworks at displays and in their own gardens. It’s an exciting time of year, but it can be a dangerous time too. Here’s our top tips for staying safe on Bonfire Night: Do Stand a fair distance from bonfires and where
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When One Employee Injures Another – Who is Liable?
Thursday, 19 October 2017
If one employee injures another whilst at work, is the employer responsible? This is a question that we are often asked by clients who attend our training courses and are learning about the tort of negligence and Vicarious Liability. What is Vicarious Liability? When one employee injures another at work, the person who is injured
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5 Tips to Reduce Emotional Stress in the Workplace
Tuesday, 12 September 2017
In any occupation, work can be stressful. This can come from mental and emotional stress that you have daily in your working life. According to the Health and Safety Executive’s Labour Force Survey, in 2015/16 there were 488,000 cases of work-related stress, depression or anxiety. And NHS doctors report that up to 1/3rd of
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How To Prioritise Health & Safety in the Workplace
Tuesday, 11 July 2017
It may be a cliche, but the old saying “Safety first!” is still good advice. Health and safety should always be a top priority, especially in the workplace. If you’re an employer, the safety of your employees is crucial to the continued operation of your business. An unsafe workplace could result in injury. And, in
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Food Firm Fined After Worker Loses His Life
Tuesday, 16 May 2017
A food firm in the North West has been fined after 29-year-old father of one, Jacek Adamowicz, lost his life. Mr Adamowicz was cleaning a storage yard when multiple plastic bales weighing 703kg fell towards him and trapped him to the ground. Mr Adamowicz’s premature demise could have been avoided and Bakkavor Foods Limited could
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Discuss mental health in the workplace
Tuesday, 21 February 2017
With #TimetoTalk day just passing it seems a good idea to talk about mental health in the workplace. With statistics like 1.5% of workers suffering from depression, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that this is something employers can no longer ignore. With comments from Theresa May stating that mental health provision is inadequate and that more resources
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