6 Ways Contractor Management Software Can Benefit Your Business
Top benefits of contractor management software for your business In today’s fast-paced business environment, managing contractors efficiently is crucial for maintaining productivity, compliance, and safety. Contractor management software offers a comprehensive solution to streamline these processes. Here are some of the top benefits of implementing contractor management software in your business: Improved Safety Management Safety […]
Top 5 Most Common Workplace Injuries
It may not come as a surprise that workplace injuries continue to plague employees carrying out their day-to-day routines, with over 600,000 injuries reported last year. Whether an unreported hazard is to blame, or misbehaviour at work, join us as we take a look at the top 5 non-fatal injuries to employees. Most common Workplace Injuries […]
10 Tips for Creating Insightful Employee Safety Surveys
10 Tips for Creating Insightful Employee Safety Surveys Employee safety is a critical aspect of any workplace, influencing not only the physical well-being of employees but also their psychological comfort and overall job satisfaction. To effectively gauge and enhance the safety culture within an organisation, conducting employee safety surveys is essential. However, the effectiveness of […]
Most Common Summer Workplace Accidents: Identifying Risks and Enhancing Safety
Most Common Summer Workplace Accidents: Identifying Risks and Enhancing Safety Workplace safety is a year-round concern, but trends in the types of workplace accidents can vary with seasons. Understanding these patterns and taking proactive measures to ensure staff are safe throughout the year should be the number one goal. Here are some common workplace accidents […]
New Mandatory Speed Limiters for Vehicles in UK from July 2024 to Boost Road Safety
New Mandatory Speed Limiters for Vehicles in UK from July 2024 to Boost Road Safety All new vehicles sold from the 7th July 2024 in Europe including the UK will be fitted with a mandatory speed limiter, which will keep cars within the speed limits helping boost road and driver safety. A report by gov.uk […]
RAMS Software in Health and Safety: Benefits of Using Risk Assessment Method Statements
RAMS Software in Health and Safety: Benefits of Using Risk Assessment Method Statements When reviewing health and safety in your workplace and carrying out risk assessments, you may hear about RAMS documents. RAMS documents serve as comprehensive guides that outline strategies to achieve optimal performance, while minimising risks. Understanding RAMS documents RAMS stands for […]
HSE Fatality Statistics 2023/2024: Work Related Fatal Injuries in Great Britain
HSE Fatality Statistics 2023/2024: Work Related Fatal Injuries in Great Britain 138 workers were killed in work-related accidents in Great Britain in the last year (2023/24), according to figures published by the Health and Safety Executive. The industries with the highest deaths were construction (51), agriculture, forestry, and fishing (23), manufacturing (16), and admin and […]
6 Safety Training Strategies for Diverse Workforces
6 Safety Training Strategies for Diverse Workforces In today’s dynamic work environment, the composition of the workforce is continually evolving. The number of transient teams, temporary staff and migrant workers are increasing across various industries. This diversity brings numerous benefits, including flexibility and a broad range of skills, but it also poses significant challenges for […]
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire in South Korea Claims 23 Lives
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire in South Korea Claims 23 Lives On 24 June 2024 around 10:30 AM a fire broke out at a lithium battery manufacturing factory, the Aricell plant in Hwaseong City in South Korea (about 28 mile south of the capital Seoul), claiming 23 lives. A fire began in the factory with 35,000 lithium […]
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: What Can We Learn From a Health & Safety Perspective?
Baltimore Bridge Collapse: What Can We Learn From a Health & Safety Perspective? A 20th Century bridge meets a 21st Century ship The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore was built through the mid 1970s and opened in 1977 spanning 1.6 miles and carrying 11.5 million vehicles annually. Background on the structure of the bridge […]