Get a move one! How being mobile can help prevent slips, trips and falls at work Slips, trips and falls are consistently recorded as being one of the most common cause of serious injury in the workplace. And the fact that many roles involve sitting for hours on end...
Understanding Health and Safety legislation fines: Insights from the Sentencing Council In the realm of criminal law, fines play a pivotal role in deterring unlawful behaviour and ensuring that individuals and organisations are held accountable for their actions. One...
Keep your cool: Understanding the Maximum Temperature Law in the UK When it comes to ensuring worker safety in warm temperatures, it’s crucial to stay informed about the maximum temperature at work law in the UK. As the mercury rises, it’s time to dive...
It’s not a positive thought, but in entering the workplace, we’re walking into an environment that’s full of hazards. You can’t avoid them all, but you can stay safe by knowing what they are and how to deal with them. Here, we look at the six types of hazards...
Buddy systems have played an important role in help ensure people’s safety at work since World War II. So why was the buddy system introduced, how is it used today, and where can a lone worker solution make improvements? What is a buddy system? A buddy system at work...
As the temperature drops, the Health and Safety Executive have simplified guidelines to make it easier to understand the requirements, and risks. Under their basic guidance around how temperature factors into working conditions, the HSE offer insight into commonly...
