Why we need to be Sustainable
Sustainability can be defined through the 3 pillars approach: Economy Environment People & Society All 3 must be considered for sustainability to be achieved. Sustainability
Working with Livestock and Domestic Animals
As you may know I work with many different industries, and I was asked to carry out some online training for a business that works
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
As many of you may know I have always had an interest in Sustainability and the Environment and recently was asked to support a huge
PPE History
For workers who spend most of their time out in hazardous situations, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is an absolute necessity to keep them safe on
Did you know there are a few different types of risk assessment?
There are many different risk assessments that you may need to implement within your businesses. Fire Risk Assessment This risk assessment needs to be carried
Motivating Staff
It’s important to ensure that your staff are motivated. It can have so many significant benefits for your business, as employees will be more willing
Driving at Work Policy
A driving at work policy sets out in clear terms what you expect from your drivers and what they can expect from you in return.
The Coronation of the King
What are your plans for this weekend? This weekend we celebrate the King’s Coronation a huge special day in history to remember for the rest
Violence at Work
People who deal directly with the public may face aggressive or violent behaviour. They may be sworn at, threatened or even attacked. Violence is …
Adverse Weather Toolbox Talk
What is adverse weather? The changing seasons can bring a whole host of hazards that are sometimes hard to determine and work around. Cold/warm conditions,
Accreditation and do I need it?
There are a number of great accreditations that I have supported clients with in the last few years. These include: So what is Accreditation? Accreditation
Thinking about Vulnerable People in the Workplace
Thinking about vulnerable people in the workplace is important for health and safety reasons because they may face unique risks and challenges that can negatively
History of First Aid
The history of first aid can be traced back to ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans, where simple treatments were used to address
The Most Common Workplace H&S Hazards
To complete the first step in any workplace risk assessment, you must identify the hazards in your workplace. Every workplace has hazards and, although there will
Everything Environmental
The international organisation for standardisation 2004 (ISO 14001) is the most widely used standard on which an EMS based (Environmental Management System). The most recent
Before the alarm: the early days of fire detection
Members of the community would be in charge of monitoring the area for fires and would alert people by blowing a whistle or ringing a
What is compliance?
This is a question i get asked on a regular basis – “DO businesses TRULY UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COMPLIANT AND SAFE?” Having supported many
What is a Display Screen Assessment?
When was the last time you carried out a display screen equipment assessment for your staff? This needs to be done on a regular basis
What to do if HSE Inspector calls
When an HSE inspector calls at your business their job is to keep people safe and healthy at work.
Hard Hat Colour Codes and different types
1. Green Hard Hats Green hard hats are most commonly associated with safety, as they signal that there are no safety hazards present. Safety inspectors, safety