Human Focus, Author at Human Focus

14 hours ago

Fire Safety in Schools: How to Keep Controls Reliable During the School Day

Most schools can produce a fire risk assessment, written procedures, and records of drills. That does not mean fire safety controls are present, adequate, or working. Enforcement cases and incident…

3 days ago

Rescue Plans for Confined Space Work on Industrial Sites

Most confined space plans look adequate until the moment they are needed. Permits are in place, roles are named, and a rescue or escape method is written down — but…

5 days ago

First Aid Qualifications: Types and Workplace Needs

In many organisations, first aid provision exists and has been formally signed off — yet it still struggles when real operating conditions apply. Names are listed, certificates are in date…

1 week ago

Confined Space Entry Permit Procedure: Steps for Supervisors

In many organisations, confined space work looks controlled because the paperwork is complete. The permit is issued, isolations are listed, gas tests are recorded, and rescue arrangements are described. On…

1 week ago

Common Reasons Face Fit Tests Fail

A face fit test pass often becomes a belief that respiratory protection is “sorted” — even though the test only confirms fit under controlled conditions, not reliability in real work.…

2 weeks ago

Digital Fraud: Emerging Threats in the Workplace

Most organisations that fall victim to digital fraud did not ignore warnings or lack policies. The failure usually happens in routine work, when a trusted request lands at the wrong…

2 weeks ago

Common Types of Neurodiversity Managers Need to Understand

Most managers are not trying to be unfair. The problem is that modern work rewards speed, responsiveness, and confidence on display. Those same signals quietly penalise people who need clarity,…

3 weeks ago

Reducing Manual Handling Injuries in Food Operations: What Works in Practice

Manual handling injuries in food operations continue despite risk assessments, training and handling aids being in place. Improving technique helps, but it does not control risk when the work itself…

4 weeks ago

Working at Height Checklist

FreeChecklistWorking at Height ChecklistThis working at height checklist supports a methodical review of site conditions, access arrangements, equipment and controls during work at height. It provides a clear structure to…

1 month ago

Implementing a Health and Safety Management System

Most organisations already have a health and safety management system (HSMS). On paper, it often looks complete. Policies are signed, procedures approved and audits scheduled. Yet the same organisations are…

Critical Blind Spots In Safety Observations

Critical Blind Spots
In Safety Observations