The Importance of Fire Awareness and Prevention Measures
The Importance of Fire Awareness and Prevention Measures Worldwide, fire and explosions cause the largest losses for businesses. Around 70% of businesses fail within three years of a major fire. Thus, when it comes to fire, prevention is clearly much better than cure. But it’s impossible to predict when, where and why a fire may […]
Harmful plants: how to manage the Risks
Harmful plants: how to manage the Risks As the clocks have gone forward and the evenings are lighter, many of us will begin to venture out for evening walks and pottering in the garden…..do you know which plants are harmful to either humans or animals? Thankfully, serious poisoning by plants is uncommon in the UK, […]
Possession of laughing gas to be made a criminal offence
Possession of laughing gas to be made a criminal offence As a staggering statistic, three and a half tonnes of nitrous oxide canisters were collected at Notting Hill carnival in London in 2022. Nitrous oxide is a gas used for anaesthesia and pain relief in medical and dental procedures, and in the catering industry where […]
Health and safety risks of an ageing workforce – what employers need to know
Health and safety risks of an ageing workforce – what employers need to know Recent protests against raising the pension age in France highlight issues facing employers As the global population continues to age, many companies are faced with an ageing workforce. While this trend can bring valuable experience and knowledge to the workplace, it […]
Take time to review and “Spring clean” your Risk Assessments
Take time to review and “Spring clean” your Risk Assessments Reviewing and updating your Risk Assessments should be carried out whenever there is a change to processes or personnel that might indicate a change in hazards and associated Risks – or in any event, at least annually. So why not make this spring your dedicated […]
Back to Basics: Workplace Stress Risk Management
There are many factors that can contribute to workplace stress levels, with most people often experiencing stress from multiple sources. The HSE has identified the six following risk “categories” as the main drivers towards stress in the workplace: Whilst most stresses can fit into one of these categories, it is not an exhaustive list, and […]
When valentine’s day becomes a health hazard
When valentine’s day becomes a health hazard Keep you and your loved ones safe this Valentine’s Day Burglary: A historical study by Aviva found that there was a 9% increase in home burglary reports on valentines day, with a 12% increase in car burglaries. To keep yourself and your property safe, refrain from posting your […]
How to stay safe on the ski slopes
How to stay safe on the ski slopes In 2021, more than 57,000 injuries were attributed to skiing and snowboarding. Excess speed, loss of control and collisions with stationary objects, like a tree or lift tower, are the most common factors associated with fatalities. As with any activity, there will always be accidents, however the right preparation, […]
Winter fire safety in the workplace
Winter fire safety in the workplace As we enter the run-up to Christmas, here is a quick reminder of the top workplace fire risks associated with the festive season – and guidance on how to keep your workforce and business property safe. As you write your December to-do list, make sure that reviewing your Fire […]
The HSE release their annual work-related ill-health and injury statistics
The HSE release their annual work-related ill-health and injury statistics Work-related injuries and new cases of ill health (excluding long latency illness) totalled an estimated cost of £18.8bn to the UK economy in 2019/20 According to the recently-released HSE annual work-related ill-health and injury statistics, Stress and Mental Health is the Number one Cause of […]