Best Defence Against Fire: 5 Tips to Prevent Fire Hazards
Every organisation must have Health & Safety plans, including defence against fire After Grenfell’s tragic headlines, followed by the hiatus of empty offices during the Covid pandemic and a slow return to the workplace, defence against fire is more important than ever. However, some organisations still lack the basic fire hazard training and discipline to […]
National Eye Health Week 2022
As National Eye Health week came to a close last Friday, we thought it would be useful to summarise some practical guidance to help employers discharge their legal responsibilities and employees to look after their eyesight The national week aims to build awareness of the health concerns associated with poor eye health and educate people […]
Is Your Health and Wellbeing Strategy Relevant?
Research shows that employee needs evolve, and employer strategies must be aligned with these In a recent article published in HR Zone, Towergate Health & Protection set out their findings from a survey of 500 HR decision makers about their wellbeing support. In short, social wellbeing is now the most widely provided support for employees, […]
Stagecoach Devon Fined £380,000 After Driver Was Crushed
Lessons to be learned include having site-specific risk assessments Bus company Stagecoach Devon has been fined £380,000 after driver David Heathfield was crushed between a reversing bus and a stationary vehicle. The Health and Safety Executive, which prosecuted the firm, said the employee of Stagecoach Devon Limited was working at the company’s Torquay depot on […]
Four Things to Remember for Office Ergonomics
Understand that the space you work in affects how you work, we show how you can get it right With health and wellbeing in the spotlight, combined with hybrid working, ergonomics is an important of part of the working environment. We’ve moved away from “cubicle” design to more open-plan office spaces, but even that can […]
Britain’s Most Dangerous Plant – Giant Hogweed
Hospitals see an increasing number of burns associated with the giant hogweed plant. Described as Britain’s ‘most dangerous plant’, giant hogweed can cause serious health problems and major irritation to skin as its toxins seep deep into your cells. The weed can grow up to 5 metres tall, while each giant hogweed plant can spread […]
Back to Basics: What can employers do to support staff during heatwaves?
This guide provides useful information regarding employers responsibilities to protect their workforce during extreme heat, as well as some useful tips to help safeguard them. Legislation and Guidance Legally, there is no maximum temperature requirement for workplaces. However, temperatures in indoor workplaces are covered by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, which require […]
Protecting Pregnant Employees and New Mothers – Know Your Obligations
The HSE update guidance for how employers should protect pregnant workers and new mothers The updated guidelines now make it clear that not only should employers assess the risks of women of childbearing age as part of their general risk assessment, but that they also have a legal responsibility to carry out individual risk assessments for […]
Child’s Feet Suffer Friction Burns in Treadmill Incident
One-year old’s feet are badly burned after they are trapped between the treadmill belt and the base. Recently we came across this story on CPR Kids’ Facebook page, and it’s worth sharing to highlight the risks posed by exercise equipment in the home if it is not supervised, and the potentially dangerous consequences. “Meet Daisy, […]
Incorporating Health and Safety into School Culture
Practical advice for head teachers, and other leaders, about how to make health and safety a priority For some head teachers, the words “Health and Safety”, conjure up complexities of ensuring basic compliance amid a sea of competing priorities. For others, health and safety is an intrinsic element of school culture, with an emphasis on […]