Promoting Safe Commuting as Daylight Hours Decrease – Risk Assessments Related to Traffic and Commuting Conditions
Autumn is well and truly here; the paths are hidden by fallen leaves, the car windows need demisting before you leave the house – and the clocks going back signals the beginning of leaving for work and returning home in darkness. Now is the time when promoting safe commuting becomes critical. Reduced visibility, adverse weather […]
Safety Charity Reveals the Extent of Unreported Workplace Harm
The International Labor Organisation (ILO) estimates that nearly three million people worldwide die of work-related accidents and diseases every year. Another 395 million workers sustain non-fatal injuries. This is the sobering backdrop of the Lloyds Register Foundation’s recent “Engineering Safer Workplaces” report. The report highlights the extent of workplace harm, reporting, and relevant safety training […]
7 Key Considerations when choosing Health and Safety Software
7 Key Considerations when choosing Health and Safety Software One of the biggest challenges for health and safety professionals is streamlining data-centric processes. With a plethora of Risk Assessments, Audits, Incident Reports and Performance Measurement tasks to complete, the mountains of paperwork and spreadsheets created by these activities can be a huge drain on their […]
20 Milestones Over the Last 20 Years
Click the image to view PDF👇 2004 AssessNET – Riskex’s flagship health and safety SaaS software was born, offering a platform for digitising Risk Assessments. 2005 By the end of its first anniversary, AssessNET reaches 250,000 users. 2006 A further 2 modules were launched – Accident and Incident Management and Audits. 2007 A year of […]
4 Workplace Tragedies that Helped Shape The Health and Safety Movement
4 Workplace Tragedies that Helped Shape The Health and Safety Movement Workplace safety regulations have come a long way, but much of this progress was driven by tragic events that highlighted the urgent need for change. Four pivotal workplace disasters — the Senghenydd Colliery Disaster, the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, and […]
Embracing Neurodiversity is The Key to Workplace Innovation and a Thriving Business
Embracing Neurodiversity is The Key to Workplace Innovation and a Thriving Business Around 15-20% of the population of the world is neurodivergent. Often neurodivergence is misunderstood and even excluded from society and the workplace. Up to 10% of the world’s population have dyslexia, 6% have dyspraxia, 5% have ADHD and 1-2% have autism. Source: National […]
Why The Blue Zones’ Secrets Might be the Key to a Happy and Healthy Workplace
Why The Blue Zones’ Secrets Might be the Key to a healthy and happy Workplace “Blue Zone” is a non-scientific term given to geographic regions that are home to some of the world’s oldest people. It was first used by the author Dan Buettner, who was studying areas of the world in which people live exceptionally […]
10-year Backlog to Britain’s Road Repairs: Tackling Potholes and Driving Business Safety
As the state of Britain’s roads seemingly continues to deteriorate, concerns over safety and maintenance costs are mounting. Potholes, cracks, and general wear and tear seem more prevalent than ever, posing significant risks to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians alike. Despite substantial investments in road maintenance, the visible decline in road quality raises questions about the […]
Understanding the HSE Working Minds Campaign: A Strategic Move to Prioritise Mental Health at Work
Understanding the HSE Working Minds Campaign: A Strategic Move to Prioritise Mental Health at Work In the ever-evolving landscape of workplace health and safety, the importance of mental well-being has gained significant traction. Deloitte has reported that since 2019 the cost of poor mental health has increased by 25%, costing UK employers up to £56 […]
How to get buy-in from stakeholders to complete an EHS software purchase
How to Get Buy-in from Stakeholders to Complete an EHS Software Purchase Securing stakeholder buy-in for a software purchase is crucial to ensuring successful implementation and utilisation of a new health and safety tool within an organization, but it is not aways an easy process. Gaining approval from key decision-makers often requires a strategic approach. […]
