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 […]
Winter conditions: keeping your workforce safe
Winter conditions: keeping your workforce safe As temperatures across the UK plummeted this week, and wintery conditions really do start to set in, now is the time to ensure that you understand how to keep your workforce safe and well by effectively managing the risks associated with Winter. Below we summarise the different winter hazards […]
Blue Wednesday 2022
Blue Wednesday 2022 Today (Wednesday 16th November 2022) is Blue Wednesday, an annual awareness day which aims to raise awareness of mouth cancer, educate people on the early warning signs and encourage people to regularly check for the symptoms. I’m sure we all know about blue Monday, supposedly being the saddest day of the year. […]
Is your Business Prepared for a Power Outage?
Is your Business Prepared for a Power Outage? As power cuts may hit the UK this winter, learn how to minimise the disruption, and stay compliant and safe. With the world in turmoil, there have been dire predictions of the UK being plunged into darkness this winter, possibly on a rolling basis to save energy. […]
When Is a Crowd Likely to Become Dangerous?
When Is a Crowd Likely to Become Dangerous? Halloween tragedies of at least 154 dead in South Korea, Bridge collapse kills 135 in India –how to stay safe in a similar situation. The world has been shocked by the awful news of at least 154 people dead, and dozens more injured in the narrow streets […]
Riskex and Cardinus Announce Mutual Referral Partnership
Riskex and Cardinus Announce Mutual Referral Partnership Riskex Limited, an award-winning SaaS software provider specialising in health and safety, and Cardinus Risk Management, a market leader in office ergonomics, statutory property compliance and training solutions have teamed up to extend their products and services into their respective client bases. The Riskex/Cardinus joint capabilities provide a […]
Qatar World Cup construction puts the spotlight on worker safety
Qatar World Cup construction puts the spotlight on worker safety In 2020 the Guardian newspaper published an article reporting the shocking figure of 6,500 migrant workers killed in Qatar since the country was awarded the 2022 World Cup. The real number, however, is much, much higher – these figures do not include deaths from several […]
World Mental Health Day 2022
World Mental Health Day (10th October) is an international day for global mental health education, awareness and advocacy against social stigma. It was first celebrated in 1992 at the initiative of the World Federation for Mental Health, a global mental health organisation with members and contacts in more than 150 countries. This day, each October, […]