H&S Archives

6 days ago

Foam Fire Extinguishers: When and How to Use Them

Most workplaces have foam fire extinguishers installed, serviced, and signed off. On paper, the control looks straightforward. In practice, foam is one of the most frequently misused extinguisher types, not…

1 week ago

How to Design Safety Compliance Management for Safe Performance

Safety compliance systems are meant to support safe work, but they can drift into paperwork that demonstrates control without strengthening it at the point of work. Researchers (Rae & Provan,…

2 weeks 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…

1 month ago

What is a Spill Kit – Everything You Need to Know

Many hazardous substances are used in workplaces. If these substances are uncontrollably released, they can have devastating consequences for personnel, premises and the environment. A spill kit can be used…

2 months ago

Kitchen Cleaning: Essential Tasks for Commercial Kitchens

In a busy commercial kitchen, poor cleaning can allow bacteria, allergens and pests to spread. This puts customers at risk, creates hazards for staff and can lead to failed inspections…

2 months ago

Safe Disposal of Sharps and Needles

Injuries from needles and other sharps are a serious risk when they are not disposed of safely. These incidents put healthcare workers, patients, carers and the public at risk of…

2 months ago

Construction Industry Scheme (CIS): A Contractor’s Guide

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) introduced a special tax deduction scheme in 1972 to counter perceived underreporting of income in the construction industry. Now known as the Construction Industry Scheme…

2 months ago

Safe Use of Cleaning Chemicals at Work

Cleaning chemicals are used in almost every workplace, from offices and schools to factories and hospitals. Many workers use them daily, often as part of routine tasks like disinfecting surfaces…

2 months ago

Occupational Disease: Causes, Examples and Legal Duties

Occupational diseases are illnesses caused by work. These work-related diseases do not come from a single accident but from repeated exposure to hazards. Over time, these exposures can damage the…

2 months ago

What Is Contractor Management?

Contractor management refers to the systems and controls used to ensure contractors working on your behalf meet your standards. While much of it focuses on safety (employers are responsible for…

Critical Blind Spots In Safety Observations

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