Health and Safety

We all can react differently to temperature extremes; some tolerate it better than others.  During warmer times of the year, workplace temperatures can be problematic and it is incumbent on us all to help manage the problem.  Summer is just around the corner and now is a good time to review your arrangements for managing […]

The aim of this article is to provide ladder safety guidance relating to the Code of Practice that has been published by the Ladder Association. The Code of Practice was produced in partnership between the HSE and the Ladder Association to help employers and employees to take and understand the necessary precautions in order to […]

It has been said that British farming is some of the best in the world and who would argue? Agriculture’s importance to the UK economy is emphasised by the fact that the UK has an estimated 149,000 farm businesses. That’s more than the number of businesses involved in the motor trade, education, finance and insurance. […]

Almost every business has some office work, and many tasks involve the use of computers. It should also be recognised that many people may work out of recognised business hours and work from laptops, tablets and phones. The Cambridge Dictionary defines business hours as “the part of the day when a business is usually open”. Some rudimentary things can go a long […]

Exposure to workplace noise can cause permanent, irremediable hearing damage. It is one of the most common health problems and can be difficult to detect as the effects build up gradually over time. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have identified that accross all sectors, industrial hearing loss remains the occupational disease with the highest […]

In a workplace setting, workplace housekeeping applies to the routine and scheduled cleaning and management of workplace conditions. Housekeeping standards play a significant role in ensuring that orderly workplace conditions are achieved and maintained. What does workplace housekeeping mean? A robust programme of housekeeping can help control, mitigate or even eliminate workplace hazards. Unsatisfactory, inadequate […]

We review the key role of a fire door retainer as part of your fire safety measures, and provide practical guidance about the 2015 Code of Practice for the operation of fire protection measures. Dorgard Fire Door Retainer Guidance Can the Dorgard Fire Door Retainer operate at only one decibel level? Dorgard’s react to a […]

Following a recent announcement about increased CQC inspections, if you are a new registered company or a provider stuck on the ‘Requires Improvement’ rating, the CQC may be about to pay you a visit. The CQC have made it very clear that they do not intend to carry out a programme of ‘Routine frequency-based’ inspections, […]