Recent site visits
As a normal part of my client working month I have to carry out site visits and audits. This month has been like no other
Having staff that do not speak or understand English
Recently I have been supporting clients that have staff and contractors that do not speak or understand English. This could be a problem, however here
Top 5 tips for working in the heat
Over the last few weeks I have had a number of calls regarding best practise for staff working in the heat so thought I would
Maintenance Systems
When I carry out site audits one of the questions I ask is, ‘how do they manage maintenance.’ I am usually met with a blank
Looking after yourself at work
I am spending many hours on site with clients talking about their wellbeing. Since returning to the workplace from COVID many staff are having different
Health & Safety Policy
This document is the back bone of your Health & Safety documents. This is the document that confirms all the necessary procedures for running your
Manual Handling Updates
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) are having a huge clampdown when they visit construction sites this year. My recommendation would be to ensure you
Recent trip to Greece
I was very lucky to be able to visit Greece in April with a client to see the factory of a marble plant. I was
Accreditation Update
A big part of my working day is supporting clients with their accreditations. I simply love doing this as it allows me to see what
Tips for Plant and Machinery
The supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 contain detailed requirements for the… DESIGN, Manufacture & Supply …of safe new machinery to the UK. We also
Awareness of Lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion use in rechargeable batteries is common among laptops, mobile phones, e-cigarettes and electric vehicles and is seen as a key component as the world
March and April Site Highlights
I have attended a number of site inductions, training sessions and safety briefings in the last few weeks. One was about manual handling on sites,
Stress Awareness Month
This April, Britain’s bosses are being invited to follow five simple steps to prevent and reduce stress in their workplace. The Health and Safety Executive’s
Substance Abuse
A number of construction sites that I am currently working on have sent out lots of information on substance abuse. It seems to be on
Some common accidents
I work with a number of clients and one of my questions I have to ask them is about their accident statistics. This is an
Taking that break from your desk
I am constantly having conversations about stress and overwhelm from clients and employees. It seems to be getting to a very concerning level with this
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