I was recently running a first aid course at a school when the importance of learning first aid was brought home to the participants by one of the group. During the individual introductions, she told the group the reason she had put herself on the course was that her...
Fire risk assessments are required to be carried out by law to ensure that the risks associated with fire are minimised in non-domestic premises. This typically means workplaces, but can also include common areas of premises provided by a Landlord. As is...
Course delegates regularly comment that they did not know the extent to which asbestos has been used, where the material could be found, and in what type of product, and also duty holders did not know of specific duties to be undertaken in respect of managing the...
With the UK’s health and safety record the envy of much of the world, the HSE is seeking to improve on this impressive record even further through the ‘Help Great Britain work well’ strategy. “HSE are looking to act increasingly as an enabler,...
Regular changes in occupational health and safety law and practice take place every April and October. One piece of important legislation which has recently been updated is: Changes to penalties for offences under Health and Safety Law. New sentencing guidelines for...
The International Labour Organisation (ILO) marks its World Day for Safety and Health at Work on or around 28th April each year which is an international campaign to promote safe, healthy and decent work around the globe. This year, “Workplace Stress: a collective...