Where Are Fire Doors Required in the UK
Many buildings used for domestic or non-domestic purposes in the UK are legally required to have fire doors installed. If you are a landlord or an employer, you need to…
What is a Method Statement?
Controlling the risks associated with construction work requires careful planning and effective management. And method statements are a key part of doing exactly that. Method statements provide detailed step-by-step information…
What are the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992
Manual handling is the second most common cause of injuries at work. It is responsible for an estimated 115,000 injuries and 871,000 working days lost, according to data from the…
How Many Fire Wardens Should There Be in Your Workplace?
A fire can wipe out a business. It also puts lives at risk. If you are an employer or property manager in the UK, it’s your duty to protect people…
What is Manual Handling? A Guide for Employers
No matter what type of work you do, the chances are that at some point it will involve manual handling. If they are performed incorrectly, manual handling tasks can easily…
How Many People Suffer from Slips, Trips and Falls at Work?
Have you ever wondered what one of the most common causes of workplace injuries in Great Britain is? Slips, trips and falls on the same level are consistently among the…
Who is Responsible for Enforcing Fire Safety Legislation?
You’ve followed the fire safety legislation. You’ve worked hard to make your building safe, compliant and hazard free. You’ve completed a thorough and detailed fire risk assessment. It’s ready for…
How to Maintain Confidentiality in Health and Social Care
We must trust that everything said to a doctor or a social worker will be held in the strictest confidence. Otherwise, we might not share important information about our health.…
Most Painful Mental Illness: Borderline Personality Disorder
Employers have a legal duty to provide mental health support for their employees. Recognising common mental health disorders will help keep your team safe if you run a business. It’s…
15 Common Construction Site Hazards
The construction industry is one of the most significant contributors to the UK economy. It’s also one of the most dangerous industries to work in. We hate to break the…
