Should you allow vaping in your work environment?
Should you allow vaping in your workplace? The ‘smoking ban’ has been in place since July 2007. The ban includes smoking in work vehicles [...]
August 2018
Seven benefits from coffee in your company’s culture
Fancy a coffee? Did you say Bovril? Catering for all beverage preferences would be a staff benefit for sure. Having a drinks break is [...]
Handling personal hygiene and grooming issues at work
Handling personal hygiene and grooming issues at work Personal hygiene can be one of the most uncomfortable conversations in a workplace. As an employer, [...]
July 2018
What are an employers obligations when it comes to supplying glasses?
What are an employer’s obligations when it comes to supplying glasses? DSE (Display Screen Equipment) are devices or equipment that have an alphanumeric or [...]
Things to consider when conducting Pregnancy Risk Assessments
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Your workplace risk assessment should already consider any risks to female employees of childbearing age and, in particular, risks to new [...]
Employees Health – Musculoskeletal Disorders
Employees Health - Musculoskeletal Disorders Musculoskeletal Disorders include any injury, damage or disorder of the joints or other tissues in the upper/lower limbs or [...]
June 2018
Have you performed a Fire Risk Assessment for your business?
Fire risk assessment for businesses No matter what industry your business is in, a Fire Risk Assessment must always be carried out for the [...]
What exactly are Substances Hazardous to Health?
What are Substances Hazardous to Health? The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) aim to protect workers and others from the [...]
March 2018
An Inspector Calls: What to do if a HSE Inspector turns up unannounced
An Inspector Calls: What to do if a HSE Inspector turns up unannounced What should I do if a HSE inspector arrives unannounced? What [...]
February 2018
Are you stepping up to the latest Ladder Standards?
Stepping up to the New Ladder Standards Ladders can be a practical and sensible option for low-risk, short duration tasks the employee undertakes as [...]