Air Fryer Fires on the Rise: How to Protect your Home
The air fryer has become an increasingly popular appliance in recent years, with many households choosing them over the oven for quicker and more cost-effective meals. But there has been a noticeable increase in fires in the home with air fryers being the culprit. Aviva have reported a spike in insurance claims relating to fires […]
RoSPA’s ‘Safer Lives, Stronger Nation’ Campaign: A Call for Action to Prevent Accidents
Every year, preventable accidents claim thousands of lives across the UK. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has launched the ‘Safer Lives, Stronger Nation’ campaign to urge the government to take decisive action and introduce a UK-wide National Accident Prevention Strategy. With accident-related deaths on the rise, urgent intervention is required to […]
86% of the UK Feels Stressed Monthly—It’s Time to #LeadWithLove
A survey was commissioned by Ciphr in August 2024 of 2,000 nationally representative UK adults using OnePoll uncovers how frequently people feel stressed in a typical month. The survey results showed that: April is Stress Awareness Month. The main aims for stress awareness month are to: Which age groups are most likely to be affected […]
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025: AI is Revolutionising Health and Safety Practices
World Health and Safety Day was initiated by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in 2003 and takes place annually on 28 April. The international awareness day aims to promote safe, healthy, and sustainable working environments for all workers around the world. It achieves this by encouraging organisations, governments, and individuals to come together to promote […]
Zero-Hour Contract Rights Extended to Agency Workers: Potential Positive Impact on Company Culture?
Recent amendments to the Employment Rights Bill have introduced significant changes to zero-hour contracts, ensuring greater protections for agency workers. Among these amendments is the obligation for employers to offer guaranteed hours contracts to workers who have demonstrated regular working patterns over a defined period. These new measures will not only improve job security, but […]
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 […]