Top Tips for Electrical Safety
According to ‘Electrical Safety First’, in 2015/16 1380 fatalities and injuries were caused by electrical fires – an average of 27 each week, or 4 a day. A total of 54.4% of fires in England and Wales are thought to have been caused by poor electrical …
It’s official – antidepressants do work. So that’s alright then.
A recent report published in the Lancet (21 February 2018) analysed data from 522 trials involving 116,477 people and concluded that 21 common antidepressants are more effective at reducing symptoms of acute depression than placebos, although some are …
7 Top Tips for a Great Health & Safety Policy Statement
The Health and Safety Policy Statement, or ‘Statement of Intent’ as it is often known, forms the foundation for an organisation’s approach to managing health and safety at work. Just like with any building, if one gets the foundation right then whateve …
8 Top Tips for Factory Safety
Our director, Andrew Ashford CMIOSH, gives some top tips for safety in factories. Over the last 35 years, I’ve gained a lot of experience working in factory environments, from almost 5 years as an apprentice, right through to my current role as a healt …
Back to the Gym – Lift with Care!
As some of my clients will know, I’m currently training for a trek to Everest Base Camp in March and April. This necessarily involves a LOT of walking plus gym work to build cardiovascular endurance, stamina and strength in my back and legs. I’ve been …
Health and Safety in isolation – Why just be legally compliant?
Over the past 22 years, I’ve dealt with organisations of all sizes in many sectors and have seen a variety of approaches to health and safety management. What is consistently true is that no matter how developed an organisation’s systems may be, there …
Debunked! Christmas Health & Safety Myths
Don’t get in a tangle over PAT testing Yes, we know. You’ve probably heard the mistaken rumours about not being allowed to donate second hand toys to the local charity, or that Father Christmas now has to wear a seatbelt in his sleigh. Some myths sound …
Don’t slip up when managing simple risks
The other morning, a friend of mine told me that the temperature was -7ºC when she got into her car to go to work. So there it is – winter is finally here. All of a sudden we start to think of gritting car parks and walkways to reduce the risk of slips …
10 Top Tips to Manage Stress at Work
We all have those days when we’re not feeling great. Maybe we get a little grumpy, or we feel tired for no apparent reason. In many cases this can be put down to an ‘off day’ and we soon recover. But for some it’s not quite that simple. The HSE estimat …
Street Works, Landscaping and the Occupational Ill-Health Time Bomb
Street works, Landscaping and the Occupational Ill-Health Time Bomb Over the last few days, I’ve watched with fascination, not to say a little concern, as workmen finished the street works on a new housing development near my home. First came the prep …
