by Angela Laycock | Jan 26, 2022 | Construction, Guides, Health and Safety, Legislation Advice, Mental Health, Risk Assessment, Wellbeing
Wellbeing is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “the state of being or doing well in life; happy, healthy, or prosperous condition; moral or physical welfare (of a person or community).” Furthermore, positive working environments and avoidance of chronic...
by Angela Laycock | Jan 13, 2022 | Construction, Guides, Health and Safety, Health and Safety Legislation, Legislation Advice, Risk Assessment, Self Employed Contractors
The aim of this article is to provide guidance on the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and what employers are required to do to meet their obligations under these regulations. These regulations apply to most workplaces, however, for those...
by Claire Malley | Nov 18, 2021 | Health and Safety
Driving can be one of the most hazardous activities you regularly undertake, however, in winter when temperatures drop and there’s ice or snow on the roads, or if there is reduced visibility because of limited day light, heavy rain or fog, the risk of accidents...
by Claire Malley | Nov 18, 2021 | Health and Safety
Feeling tired all the time poses a risk to all employees, colleagues and your business could suffer. Some might put it down to the ‘winter blues’ or because we tend to socialise more on the run up to the festive season. Whatever the reason, feeling exhausted is so...
by Claire Malley | May 28, 2021 | Advice, Health and Safety, Health and Safety Legislation, Resources
Falls through fragile roof surfaces can cause death and serious injury. The HSE are regularly publishing press releases about incidents resulting in prosecutions, where poorly planned works have led to falls through fragile roofs and roof lights. One of these...
