Halloween Health and Safety Tips
Staying safe while having fun! Halloween comes with a delightful mix of excitement and the occasional scare. We’ve…
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First Aiders at Work: Beyond Compliance
When you think about first aiders at work, what comes to mind? Many businesses see it as ticking…
The Employment Rights Bill 2024: What You Need To Know
The Employment Rights Bill 2024 is set to bring significant changes to the way employers and employees interact…
The Importance of Leadership in Health and Safety
Health and safety in the workplace isn’t just a legal requirement. It’s about making sure that everyone feels…
Health and safety compliance doesn’t have to be a nightmare
Yet, for so many businesses, it feels like one. The constant fear of fines, penalties, or accidents that…
Changing the stigma of suicide today
Suicide is a silent crisis Suicide is the biggest killer of both men and women under thirty-five and…
Summary of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 and 2 Reports
The Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, remains one of the most devastating tragedies in modern UK…
The Dangers of Noise Exposure in the Workplace
Noise is a dangerous hazard that cannot be seen in many workplaces. It can very easily be forgotten…
The Guide to the New April 2024 Building Regulations
Navigating the New Building Regulations: What You Need to Know for 2024 In April 2024, significant updates to…
OJ Health and Safety acquires ClariusEco
A new era of sustainable safety ClariusEco was founded in 2009 in response to the government’s implementation of…
The New Industry Guide for Living Walls as External Cladding
The introduction of the new industry guide for green and living walls is a timely and transformative development.…
What is the difference between a Regular Door and a Fire Door?
Even though the only difference to an untrained eye is a little blue badge telling you to ensure…
Do I need to have a competent person in place?
First of all, let’s discuss what a competent person actually is. The term ‘competent person’ has been defined…
The Benefits of a Competent Retained Safety Partner
A competent safety partner should support and assist you, not hinder or hold you back. The days of…
What are the dangers of Asbestos?
The term asbestos is not an uncommon one, but what does it actually mean? Well, asbestos was a…
Do you need a Noise Risk Assessment?
A noise risk assessment is carried out to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. There are around…
Who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace?
According to the government, the most responsible party for fire safety in the workplace is the employer and…
The Importance of Mental Health First Aid
The importance of Mental health has often been overlooked in the workplace, but it is imperative that it…
What is Construction H&S Auditing?
Construction H&S auditing is a process aimed at evaluating and improving the health and safety practices and procedures…
What is a principal designer and are they required?
The term principal designer (PD) refers to an organisation or individual, appointed by the client to take control…
Mastering Workplace Ergonomics
The Key to Health and Productivity Workplace ergonomics is essential in today’s professional landscape, ensuring the well-being, as…
Navigating Construction Supply Chain Issues
Supply Chains Construction supply chains are essential for businesses to function. This means that companies must be able…
Unconscious Bias in the UK: A Closer Examination
Introduction: Unconscious bias is subtle and ingrained biases that all individuals possess without being consciously aware of any…
What are Fire Door Inspections in the UK?
Introduction: Fire safety is greatly important in any building! Fire doors play a critical role in preventing the…
The Power of Simplicity in H&S
In today’s complex and fast-paced world, simplicity can often get overlooked. However, keeping things simple can be immensely…
A Guide to the New Fire Safety Requirements for Buildings
Introduction: In recent years, there have been changes to the Fire Safety Order in the UK, which affects…
HSE will no longer serve as the Building Safety Regulator.
This comes shortly after Peter Baker retires as the head of the Building Safety Regulator. This amendment proposes…
Recent Changes to Fire Regulations in the UK
Introduction: Fire safety is a critical aspect of building management, it helps ensure the protection of lives and…
Introduction: For businesses operating in complex industries such as construction, engineering, and facilities management. H&S compliance is crucial…
What are the benefits of Tool Box Talks?
Training & Instruction, also known as safety meetings or tailgate meetings, are short and focused discussions held by…
Accidents at work have improved significantly since 1974
Strengthened Legislation: The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 still provides a powerful legislative framework, for…
Enhancing H&S in the UK: A Journey since 1974
Enhancing H&S in the UK: A Journey since 1974, Introduction: The UK has produced unrelenting progression improving health…
The Role of a Principal Designer in Ensuring Construction Safety
Introduction When embarking on a construction project, safety should always be a top priority. One key individual responsible…
Why We Need to Make Fire Safety A Priority
Everyone makes personal resolutions when it comes to the new year, but have you ever thought about workplace…
What are the Dangers of Manual Handling?
There are many ways in which employees can injure themselves in the workplace. As employers we have a…
What exactly is a Probationary Period?
A probationary period is a period set out by an employer so they can assess whether an employee…
How to help with Employee Burnout?
Employee’s burning out is rising, when someone is questioned if they are burnt out at work you’ll find…
Are Appraisals useful and effective?
Appraisals are essential for all businesses. They are there to better employees, in turn making them more productive…
Wellbeing Policies, and Why we Need Them
Having a wellbeing policy as an employer benefit you in several different ways, with the main reason being…
Preventing Injury In The Workplace
There are many ways in which employees can injure themselves in the workplace. As employers we have a…
Improving Safety Culture in the Workplace
In business, there are always ways that safety culture can be developed and improved. There is a multitude…
Is Damp in properties a major issue?
Damp in properties can be a serious issue, especially when it’s left untreated. Did you know at least…
Does the 4-day working week actually work?
So, it started with the majority of us working from offices, then COVID impacted our day-to-day lives so…
Why is Health & Safety Training important?
Health and safety training is a huge priority in our workplaces. Well over 200 people are killed each…
Employee Recognition and Engagement
Employee engagement has a huge impact on how successful a business is. If your employees are engaged they…
As a business increasing employee retention should always be a huge priority. Nowadays employees don’t stay with their…
What is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical equipment and appliances that…
The Updated Requirements of the Right To Work In The UK
There is a lot of confusion concerning the employment of new employees and their proof of entitlement to…
Why Should We Use A COSHH Assessment
There are many reasons why we require COSHH Assessments within our workplace, take a look below at what…
Navigating Christmas In the Workplace
So, we have arrived! All of that Christmas music means that we have reached December, so it’s time…