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Workplace First Aid: Choosing the Right Course & Knowing Your Legal Requirements

Workplace First Aid: Choosing the Right Course & Knowing Your Legal Requirements

Employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to provide adequate and appropriate first aid arrangements for their workforce. This includes ensuring that employees have access to suitably trained first aiders. The Regulations apply to all workplaces regardless of size, which means including those with fewer than five employees and […]

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Preventing Heat Stroke in the Workplace This Summer

Preventing Heat Stroke in the Workplace This Summer

With the UK experiencing increasingly warmer summers, the risks of heat stress and heat stroke have become serious health and safety concerns. For employers, especially those with outdoor or physically demanding roles, it is essential to understand these risks and take preventive action in line with legislation and HSE guidance. This article provides guidance to […]

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Is Your Electrical Equipment Safe? What Every Employer Should Know About PAT Testing

Is Your Electrical Equipment Safe? What Every Employer Should Know About PAT Testing

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) involves regularly checking electrical items to ensure they are safe for continued use. This includes everything from kettles and microwaves to chargers, vacuum cleaners, and IT equipment. PAT is not just about compliance—it’s about protecting people. Regular inspections, especially in high-use or high-risk environments, can prevent injuries and help your business […]

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Managing Health and Safety in Memorial Burial Grounds

Managing Health and Safety in Memorial Burial Grounds

Memorial burial grounds are sacred spaces, serving not only as final resting places but also as important locations for remembrance, heritage, and community reflection. While these sites often convey peace and tranquility, they also present a range of health and safety hazards that require careful management. Whether overseen by local authorities, religious organisations, private operators, […]

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Is Your Safety Signage Making Things Worse?

Is Your Safety Signage Making Things Worse?

Have you ever walked into a workplace plastered with safety signs, where every wall, entry point, and corridor is dotted with instructions, warnings, and prohibition notices? While the intention may be good, the result can be the opposite of what’s intended. Safety signage plays a critical role in communicating hazards and guiding behaviour, but when […]

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Play it Safe: Essential Health & Safety Advice for Business Play Areas

Play it Safe: Essential Health & Safety Advice for Business Play Areas

Introducing a child play area, such as a soft play zone, can be a fantastic addition to your business—whether it’s a leisure venue, retail space, office reception, or hospitality environment. It can attract families, improve customer experience, and encourage longer visits. However, it also brings with it a range of legal and practical health and […]

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Working Safely with Lead

Working Safely with Lead

According to HSE.gov.uk, in 2022/23, 5,091 workers were under general medical surveillance for exposure to lead, with a further 13 workers suspended from work due to excessive blood-lead levels—an almost 14% increase from the previous year. Lead exposure is still a significant health and safety concern, particularly in industries such as construction, manufacturing, battery production, […]

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Classroom Safety March 2025

Classroom Safety March 2025

Classroom Safety: Avoiding Common Accidents Ensuring a safe classroom environment is essential for both students and teachers. A well-maintained classroom reduces the risk of injuries and fosters an atmosphere beneficial to learning. However, accidents can occur due to hazards such as clutter, faulty furniture, electrical issues, and inadequate emergency preparedness. By taking proactive steps, educators […]

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