The 8 Caldicott Principles Explained
The Caldicott Principles are a set of eight guidelines that shape how health and social care organisations manage confidential patient information. First created in 1997, they were designed to stop…
What is a Dynamic Risk Assessment?
Risk assessments determine the problem within any work environment so that a solution can be proposed. But what if new problems arise which have to be dealt with quickly? Not…
What is the Children Act 2004?
The Children Act 2004 was introduced to supplement existing child protection laws. It didn’t replace the 1989 Act of the same name but added to it, addressing gaps in the…
What is Safeguarding & Why is it Important?
Every person in the UK has the right to live and work without fear of harm, abuse or neglect regardless of their gender, religion, ethnicity, social standing, physical abilities or…
What Is Environmental Health and Safety?
Environmental health and safety (EHS) describes the three pillars of occupational health and safety: protecting the environment, protecting employee health and preventing workplace accidents. The scope of EHS is broader…
Working at Height Regulations 2005: A Guide for Employers
Falls from height are the most common kind of fatal accident in the UK, accounting for over a quarter of fatal injuries every year. Where work at height occurs, it…
How to Do the Primary Survey in First Aid with DRABC Steps
In the event of a medical emergency, the very first thing that needs to be done is an initial evaluation of the situation – referred to as a ‘primary survey’.…
9 COSHH Hazard Symbols – What Does COSHH Mean
If you work with hazardous substances, you’ve encountered numerous COSHH hazard symbols during your daily duties. COSHH hazard symbols are pictograms displayed on the packaging of substances that can be…
Mental Health in Construction – Everything You Need to Know
Those in the construction sector are more than three times more likely to take their lives than those working in other fields. They’re also six times more likely to die…
Who is Responsible for Health and Safety in the Workplace?
Regardless of what you do for work, understanding health and safety in the workplace is crucial for you. This blog delves into the critical question: Who is responsible for health…
