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 […]
Lunchbreak Chat with Graham Taylor, Cobra Biologics
In this interview, Graham Taylor, Health & Safety Officer at Cobra Biologics shares his views and experiences on the “Changing Role of a Health and Safety Professional” with our Marketing and Partnerships Director, Nikki Sammé. Cobra Biologics is a leading international contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) providing DNA, Viral Vectors and Microbiota for pre-clinical, […]
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 […]
Riskex has Been Shortlisted for Two Awards at this Year’s Make UK Awards
We are delighted to announce that Riskex has been shortlisted for two awards at the 2020 Make UK Manufacturing Awards. The annual event sees hundreds of businesses compete for the opportunity to be formally recognised by the Make UK as one of the UK’s most exceptional teams when it comes to making a real difference […]
Riskex Hosts Milton Keynes Health and Safety Group
Riskex is pleased to be hosting the Milton Keynes Health & Safety Group quarterly meeting next week at our offices. Date: 2pm on 10th March 2020Venue: Riskex Ltd, 1 Radian Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PJTo join: Contact Richard Alton at richard@rialtohs.co.uk We’re working with the Milton Keynes H&S Group to host support […]
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 […]
Complacency vs awareness in fire safety
Here’s food for thought. According to a report by HM Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Services, the number of building fire safety checks has fallen across England by 42% during the last seven years. The number of fire safety audits carried out by firefighters fell from 84,575 in 2010-11 to 49,423 in 2017-18. This […]
Electric cars and safety concerns
Despite some recent worrying stories about lithium-ion battery fires, electric cars will soon be commonplace in the UK. Britain is due to ban the sale of all new diesel and petrol cars from 2040, amid fears that rising levels of nitrogen oxides (NOx) are damaging public health. Tesla has recently been in the headlines after […]
Miami bridge collapse – cutting corners and US government’s safety regulations rollback
The images of the Miami Sweetwater University City Bridge collapse on Thursday 15th March have been truly shocking, and our thoughts are with the families and friends of everyone affected. It’s also quite surprising to learn that the 950-ton bridge was put into position the previous Saturday, just 4 days earlier. This was a “milestone” […]