Health and Safety Consultancy Services in the UK
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Why You Should Support Employee Development
Why Employee Development is important In today’s competitive UK labour market, organisations need to do more than offer…
Legionella: Why Compliance is Required by Law
Legionella: Why Compliance is Required by Law Legionella is more than just a health risk – it’s a…
Why First Aid Training is Essential in the Workplace
Why First Aid Training at Work is Essential for Every Business When it comes to running compliant and…
Are You Prepared? Fire Safety Myths You Need to Know
As a Fire Risk Assessor, I’ve seen it all—from minor mishaps to life-threatening situations. And one thing I…
H&S Compliance In The Workplace
When it comes to workplace safety, health and safety compliance isn’t just a legal box to tick —…
Why Does Every Workplace Needs Trained First Aiders?
When it comes to workplace safety, having trained first aiders is not just nice-to-have, it’s a necessity. Whether you’re…
Fire Strategy: All You Need to Know
A robust fire strategy is essential for every workplace. It’s not just a legal requirement; it’s a critical…
Winter Safety at Work: A Survival Guide
Cold weather can and does make construction sites tougher and riskier to manage. As temperatures drop, winter safety…
Fire Risk Assessments: All You Need to Know
Fire risk assessments are essential for any workplace aiming to keep employees and visitors safe. Whether you manage…
Sexual Harassment Duties for Employers
Creating a safe and respectful workplace is essential. Employers have an updated duty to protect employees from sexual…
The Employment Rights Bill 2024: What You Need To Know
The Employment Rights Bill 2024 is set to bring significant changes to the way employers and employees interact…
The Importance of Leadership in Health and Safety
Health and safety in the workplace isn’t just a legal requirement. It’s about making sure that everyone feels…
Health and safety compliance doesn’t have to be a nightmare
Yet, for so many businesses, it feels like one. The constant fear of fines, penalties, or accidents that…
Summary of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 and 2 Reports
The Grenfell Tower fire on June 14, 2017, remains one of the most devastating tragedies in modern UK…
The Dangers of Noise Exposure in the Workplace
Noise is a dangerous hazard that cannot be seen in many workplaces. It can very easily be forgotten…
The Guide to the New April 2024 Building Regulations
Navigating the New Building Regulations: What You Need to Know for 2024 In April 2024, significant updates to…
OJ Health and Safety acquires ClariusEco
A new era of sustainable safety ClariusEco was founded in 2009 in response to the government’s implementation of…
What is the difference between a Regular Door and a Fire Door?
Even though the only difference to an untrained eye is a little blue badge telling you to ensure…
Do I need to have a competent person in place?
First of all, let’s discuss what a competent person actually is. The term ‘competent person’ has been defined…
Do you need a Noise Risk Assessment?
A noise risk assessment is carried out to ensure the safety and well-being of employees. There are around…
Who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace?
According to the government, the most responsible party for fire safety in the workplace is the employer and…
What is Construction H&S Auditing?
Construction H&S auditing is a process aimed at evaluating and improving the health and safety practices and procedures…
What is a principal designer and are they required?
The term principal designer (PD) refers to an organisation or individual, appointed by the client to take control…
Mastering Workplace Ergonomics
Mastering Workplace Ergonomics: The Key to Health and Productivity Introduction In today’s fast-paced professional landscape, ensuring the well-being…
Unconscious Bias in the UK: A Closer Examination
Introduction: Unconscious bias is subtle and ingrained biases that all individuals possess without being consciously aware of any…
The Power of Simplicity in H&S
In today’s complex and fast-paced world, simplicity can often get overlooked. However, keeping things simple can be immensely…
A Guide to the New Fire Safety Requirements for Buildings
Introduction: In recent years, there have been changes to the Fire Safety Order in the UK, which affects…
HSE will no longer serve as the Building Safety Regulator.
This comes shortly after Peter Baker retires as the head of the Building Safety Regulator. This amendment proposes…
Recent Changes to Fire Regulations in the UK
Introduction: Fire safety is a critical aspect of building management, it helps ensure the protection of lives and…
What are the benefits of Tool Box Talks?
Training & Instruction, also known as safety meetings or tailgate meetings, are short and focused discussions held by…
Accidents at work have improved significantly since 1974
Strengthened Legislation: The Health and Safety at Work Act of 1974 still provides a powerful legislative framework, for…
Enhancing H&S in the UK: A Journey since 1974
Enhancing H&S in the UK: A Journey since 1974, Introduction: The UK has produced unrelenting progression improving health…
The Role of a Principal Designer in Ensuring Construction Safety
Introduction When embarking on a construction project, safety should always be a top priority. One key individual responsible…
Wellbeing Policies, and Why we Need Them
Having a wellbeing policy as an employer benefits you in several different ways, with the main reason being…
Preventing Injury In The Workplace
There are many ways in which employees can injure themselves in the workplace. As employers we have a…
Why is Health & Safety Training important?
Health and safety training is a huge priority in our workplaces. Well over 200 people are killed each…
What is Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)?
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) is the term used to describe the examination of electrical equipment and appliances that…
The new Changes to PPE Regulations
New PPE Regulations are coming into force on the 6th April 2022, which amend the existing requirements by…
Is Working From Home a Disaster Waiting to Happen?
Many workers have been accustomed to working from home for almost 18 months, and some may be unenthusiastic…
The Top 10 Driving Stresses Revealed
Top 10 driving stresses revealed as traffic gets heavier The top 10 driving stresses facing drivers as roads…
How to stretch the COVID-19 Rules
When are we allowed back to the office? How far can we push the boundaries of the Covid-19…
Falling from Grace Working at Height Safely
Working at Height continues to be one of the major causes of fatality and serious injury accidents, not…
Site Manager and Director Sentenced after employee crushed to death.
A waste recycling company, its director, their and site manager have been sentenced after the death of an…
All things PAT Testing The all-new 5th Edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection and…
HSE introduce new guidelines on workplace COVID Procedures
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) are carrying out spot checks on businesses that have reopened since the…
Funny Health and Safety Stories: Are They Real?
Health and safety services can be a pretty dry subject area but the sector is not completely without…
CITB CSCS Card Scheme: Is It Good or Bad?
The CSCS cards have long been a little controversial in the construction industry. Some feel they are an…
Thousands of people go on a training course each year to learn first aid skills such as how…
Schools not meeting the required standards! Shockingly, around 80% of schools in England have asbestos present somewhere within their…
Houses in Multiple Occupation, What should I do as the Responsible Person?
A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property that is shared by three or more tenants who…
Subcontractor Management: The Health & Safety Challenges
The construction sector, manufacturing and industry as a whole have long been seen as the backbone of the…
It has been more than twenty years since asbestos was banned in building materials in the UK and…