Recent HSE Spot-check Visits
In recent months the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) have been carrying out many spot check visits to sites and work premises to ensure the
Induction Training – when should this be carried out?
Great question I was asked just recently. Now usually I would say when a new employee starts working with you. However, I have recently had
What needs to be in your First Aid Box
This is a question I get asked quite a few times a month. Each business will have different requirements for their First Aid Supplies. For
Workplace Noise
Noise induced hearing loss can be avoided by wearing the correct hearing protection. The right protection for the task in hand has to be worn
Getting a grip on safety
Using protective gloves within the workplace is one of the most safety critical items of PPE that you can get. However, having the wrong gloves
Hygiene Target
Especially during the winter months there can be a high concern for flu infection rates and illness. Some companies I work with do not allow
Occupational Hazards for Young Workers
We have all been a young worker at some stage and its all so very exciting for us at the time. While many young workers
Annual Tasks for Health & Safety
I quite often get asked about the things that need doing on an annual basis so here is my top 10 for you to work
Building site fines
A number of my clients are working on building sites. Construction is a high-risk health and safety activity. In 2023 a few site companies decided
Moving forward with COVID
Another frequently asked question is: ‘How do I protect my staff and business from COVID?’ I feel we are always going to have something like
The importance of Induction
I quite often get asked this question: ‘Why do I need to carry out an induction with staff?’ The main reason for this is to
Health and Safety Plumbing Top Tips
As you know I like to help as and when I can and have been working with some plumbers recently and asked them for some
Reasons why I do what I do
I often get asked why I do what I do and I always say it’s because I love what I do. And I really mean
Top 5 Work Safety Issues
I have put together my top 5 workplace safety issues in 2023 so far. Our working life has changed so much in the last 3
A recent trip to Vietnam and Cambodia
I have recently travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia and I just couldn’t help look around and spot any potential H&S issues. Firstly I wanted to
Recent updates from Chestnut Associates
I am very excited to share some of the recent updates that have been happening here!! I am always talking about communication- as I feel
Health & Safety and Scaffolding
Here is some detailed information that I hope will help you regarding the most common way people work at height.Over the last few months, I
Health and Safety in Autumn and Winter
As the weather changes as we go into Autumn and then Winter we need to make a few adjustments to our documentation and to our
Why I attend Health & Safety Trade Shows
I am writing this blog after attending a Health & Safety Tradeshow in Farnborough. I always enjoy my time at these events for many reasons:
Chestnut Associates Updates
Exciting times for Chestnut Associates this month as we launch a shop function to our website. There are a few reasons why this has happened.