Slips, trips and falls are the number one cause of work-related nonfatal injuries. So, if you’re responsible for employees in your workplace, floor safety must be a priority. In this…
After a workplace accident, you might find yourself asking, “Is my incident reportable under RIDDOR?” This is an important question to answer. Work-related accidents are disruptive, expensive and sometimes the…
All lifting equipment and operations must comply with LOLER – the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. But what happens if you fail to follow LOLER? This guide explores…
Using a ladder seems straightforward. You choose one that’s tall enough, set it up and climb. But the number of workplace ladder accidents happening every year proves it isn’t this…
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, it’s because of inexperience. Other times, it’s complacency. So it doesn’t matter if it’s your first or thousandth time putting on a safety harness; you…
Staff health and safety isn’t always seen as fundamental to business success. Some leaders tolerate health and safety as a necessary expense, while others consider it an excessive and ultimately…
Near misses are a gift. They’re an opportunity to find and fix underlying issues before someone’s actually hurt. But too often, workers stay silent. If you’re struggling with underreporting, our…
Implementing a successful near miss reporting system will make your workplace safer. It’s the closest thing you can get to a crystal ball; an effective system that lets you identify…
ESG stands for environmental, social and governance. An organisation’s ESG credentials measure its commitments and impacts in these three key areas. Developing your ESG credentials is a competitive advantage. It…
What is the cost of non-compliance? Financially, there’s no upper limit. Employers who violate health and safety regulations face unlimited fines for severe breaches. But the cost of non-compliance goes…