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Asbestos remains one of the most significant long-latency occupational health hazards in the UK. Despite the prohibition of asbestos use in 1999, asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are still prevalent across a wide range of pre-2000 commercial, industrial, and public buildings. Exposure continues to result in fatal respiratory diseases, including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and asbestos-related lung cancer. According […]

Sickness absence is an inevitable part of working life. However, without clear procedures and fair management, it can lead to operational disruption, reduced morale, and potential legal risks. Managing sickness absence well is about finding the right balance supporting employees back to health while ensuring your organisation remains compliant and productive. This article outlines the […]

Manual handling (lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling loads) remains one of the most common sources of workplace injury. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), more than one-third of all reported workplace injuries are caused by manual handling activities. Most of these injuries result in musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as sprains, strains, and chronic […]

Good lighting at work is essential for safety, productivity and overall wellbeing. It enables staff to see hazards quickly and reduces the risk of accidents, while poor lighting can have a range of negative effects. Inadequate or poorly maintained lighting often leads to increased slips, trips and falls, and it can also cause eyestrain, headaches […]

Redundancies are never easy… They affect not just the individuals at risk, but also the wider workforce and the culture of an organisation. For employers, getting the process right is essential — both to stay compliant with employment law and to protect the reputation and morale of the business. We know it is tough for […]

Working in confined spaces presents one of the most serious occupational hazards in the UK. Confined spaces, such as tanks, silos, sewers, and underground chambers, can pose significant risks including asphyxiation, toxic exposure, engulfment, and fire or explosion. According to HSE statistics, incidents in confined spaces, although less frequent than general workplace accidents, are often […]

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations are one of the most significant pieces of health and safety legislation. They place a legal duty on employers to protect employees and others from the risks posed by hazardous substances. These regulations apply across almost every industry, from manufacturing and laboratories, to schools, offices, catering, […]

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 […]