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, […]
Keep safe this fireworks weekend
Keep safe this fireworks weekend Despite the advances in health and safety in the 400+ years since Guy Fawkes attempted a coup d’état in 1605, the tradition of setting off fireworks on the 5th of November continues to be a dangerous activity. Fireworks night weekend remains a very busy time for emergency services all over […]
Your Health and Safety Wishlist for 2022
Reflecting on survey results, what issues have priority for H&S professionals, and how can safety management systems help? A New Year brings a sense of optimism and a desire to view things positively – we hope your own New Year resolutions are going well so far! Over the last few years, it won’t have escaped […]
Mobile Phone Use in Car Illegal “Under any Circumstances” in 2022
While it has been illegal to use a mobile phone to make calls or texts for some time, in 2022 the UK Government plan to extend laws further to include a ban on hand-held mobile phone use under any circumstances. The mobile phone may be used as a sat-nav if it is held in a […]
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 […]
