John Lewis’ £1.2 Million Fine: A Wake-Up Call for Warehouse Health and Safety
In a significant ruling, John Lewis PLC has been fined £1.2 million following a serious injury at its Magna Park warehouse in February 2022. The incident highlights the importance of maintaining high safety standards, particularly in environments where employees and agency workers face physical risks. Read more to learn more about the incident, its legal […]
Raynaud’s: Health and Safety Risk Management in Cold Working Environments
What Is Raynaud’s? Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition that affects blood circulation, typically triggered by cold temperatures or stress. It causes the small blood vessels in the extremities—such as fingers and toes—to narrow, leading to reduced blood flow. As a result, affected areas may turn white or blue and feel cold or numb, followed by […]
How to Organise a Health and Safety Refresh for Your Team
The new year is the perfect time to reinforce workplace health and safety practices, update training, and ensure everyone is aligned with the latest health and safety protocols. Here’s how you could prepare: 1. Conduct a year-end safety audit Analyse trends from the previous year. Were there recurring issues or near-misses? Use this data to […]
Riskex’s Highlights of 2024
2024 was a transformative year for Riskex. From game-changing technology advancements to industry recognition, here’s a closer look at our key achievements of 2024. Revolutionising connectivity with the new API Last year, Riskex revealed a cutting-edge Application Programming Interface (API) designed to seamlessly integrate the AssessNET platform with external systems. This innovation eliminates the need […]
Toxic Smoke, Health, and Lessons in Safety for High-Risk Occupations – Grenfell
The devastating Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 continues to have far-reaching consequences, not only for the victims and their families but also for the brave firefighters who risked their lives to save others. Long term effects of Grenfell on the firefighters A recent study has uncovered troubling findings about the long-term health effects experienced by […]
Young Person Risk Assessment Guidance & Apprentice Q&A
Apprentices and young workers face specific workplace health and safety risks due to their limited experience, lack of training, and physical and emotional development. It is crucial to identify these risks and take appropriate measures to manage them effectively. Here are some common health and safety risks to consider within your young person risk assessment. […]
New Survey Findings Reveal Half the UKs Workers Regularly Work More than 48 Hours a Week
A recent survey by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) reveals that half of the UK’s workforce regularly works two or more additional hours each week without pay, with many putting in extra time daily. The survey, which gathered data from 1,000 workers across various sectors and roles, highlights alarming trends in overwork […]
How to Create an Age-Friendly Workplace
Greater life expectancies and lower fertility rates mean that global populations are ageing, with one in six people in the world expected to be 60 or over by 2030 (World Health Organisation, 2022). And, across the globe, older people make up a growing proportion of the workforce – one in three workers are over 50, […]
What are your plans for National Self Care Week?
National Self Care Week is an annual observance that this year, will take place 18-24 November. It aims to promote the importance of self-care and encourage individuals to prioritise their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. The week serves as a reminder to take time to engage in activities that foster relaxation, stress relief, and personal […]
Effectively Communicating Risk Assessments – The Bridge Between the Message and the Listener
So you’ve created your risk assessment – tick. You’ve saved it to your company’s intranet and told affected persons that it exists and where to find it. Great job. But how do you ensure it is used as a living, breathing guide that influences employees to think safety first in all that they do? Effectively […]
