Back to Basics: Working at Height
Working at height remains the number one cause of fatal accidents in the workplace and worryingly, 13 out of the 48 prosecution updates published by the HSE so far this year involved Working at height scenarios. Statistics from the HSE’s 2019/20 RIDDOR show that 29 workers died last year due to falls from height, making […]
Lone working: HSE Guidance on Lone Working
As a health and safety professional, you hold a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of employees, including those engaged in lone working. The responsibility extends beyond the immediate workplace environment, encompassing the unique risks and challenges faced by lone workers. Managing these risks requires a proactive approach, integrating robust training, effective supervision, and continuous […]
Riskex Ltd. Shines at Regional Manufacturing Awards for Their Covid-19 Health Monitoring Solution.
Milton Keynes-based health and safety software business has scooped double at a major regional manufacturing awards ceremony organised by Make UK, the manufacturers’ organisation. The Make UK Midlands awards ceremony was held virtually with Riskex Limited picking up the Health & Safety Award. The company, which provides health and safety management software as well as […]
Death by a thousand cuts
Health and safety incidents have become the leading financial loss drivers for businesses around the globe, according to the annual BCI 2019 Horizon Scan Report. Analysis by BCI found that of 569 organisations surveyed, they had cumulatively incurred costs of £1.186 billion from health and safety incidents, and losses which amounted to more than 7% of turnover. Based […]