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…
Read More
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…
Extreme Temperatures in the Workplace
The short days and cold weather are not going anywhere for the next four months. We are realising…
What are Health & Safety Statistics?
On 3rd October 2022, The HSE published the all industry health and safety statistics for workplaces 21/22. Here…
What are Damp & Timber Surveys?
What is damp? Damp is due to excess moisture caused by factors such as condensation through rainwater seeping…
What are the dangers of Workplace Stress?
Did you know that employers have a legal duty to protect all of their employees from stressors in…
What are the Fire Safety Regulations 2022?
What’s New? With the Fire Safety Regulations 2022 coming into force from 23rd January 2023 this means that…
Living with COVID-19 – What doe’s it mean to employers?
As employers do we live with COVID-19? After the publication of the government’s plan for ‘Living with COVID’…
The new Changes to PPE Regulations
New PPE Regulations are coming into force on the 6th April 2022, which amend the existing requirements by…
Highway code changes: new rules for 2022
The Highway Code has now changed following parliamentary approval of several new rules. Read on for all you…
The guide to Fire Safety in the workplace
Fire Safety- A Definitive Guide Fire Safety is not only important but imperative because fire is a direct…
Is Working From Home a Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Many workers have been accustomed to working from home for almost 18 months, and some may be unenthusiastic…
The Government Responds to The Highway Code review
Following a lengthy consultation process it looks like the Government are finally putting the finishing touches to the…
How to eliminate Heat Stress through the appropriate PPE
Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) in warm and hot environments increases the risk of heat stress. This occurs…