HSE steps up COVID spot checks as lockdown eases
As we continue the roadmap out of lock down and more businesses re-open, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it’s working with local authorities to carry out spot checks and inspections on local businesses. The reopening of the economy means that the opportunity for COVID to spread is increased substantially, so the HSE says […]
Mental health driving return to work en mass
The majority (52%) of workers are looking forward to returning to the office for mental health and wellbeing reasons, rising to almost two thirds (64%) amongst 18-34 year olds. That’s according to research by workspace plant specialist Ambius, which concludes that the appeal of working from home could be waning amongst office workers. While physical […]
Are you keeping on top of your Covid-19 Risk Assessments?
By Mirashare As the UK government eases restrictions following the third lockdown, many employees are again returning to the workplace. For all of us, the need to feel safe and protected at work has never been higher. To support this process and in accordance with government guidelines, Covid-19 Risk Assessments need to be updated to […]
SAVE THE DATE! Occupational Safety & Health Forum – February 2022
The virtual Occupational Safety & Health Forum can help you build business connections with the latest innovative and budget-saving suppliers within your industry. Date: 1st February 2022Location: Radisson Blu Stansted We will handle everything for you, saving you time and money by arranging all of your meetings – condensing months of work into a single day. Plus, you can […]
Do you specialise in Site Safety? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Health & Safety Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the security market – and in June we’ll be focussing on Site Safety. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help health & safety buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Government ‘ignoring the facts’ on clean air targets
The Government has ignored calls by the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee to change its Environment Bill to protect outdoor workers from the dangers of air pollution, with the The British Safety Council asserting that the ‘shocking’ reality for many outdoor workers in the UK is that they are breathing toxic air […]
The UK is the 3rd Worst Country in Europe for Sick Pay
With over 83,000 Google searches a month for the term ‘statutory sick pay’, a new report by The Compensation Experts has ranked European Nations on how well they compensate their citizens in times of ill health. Iceland leads the way in Europe for their workers’ sick pay package. Employees across the Nordic nation are entitled to an impressive […]
See a face, not an object! Because safety is personal
By Brady Corporation See a person instead of an object by printing a face directly on your Lockout/Tagout padlocks. Build on the one person, one lock, one key principle for maximum Lockout/Tagout safety! Find out how to fully personalise padlocks. A Lockout/Tagout padlock is often the last obstacle to prevent a premature machine energisation, and […]
HSE releases tools to help employers manage stress in the workplace
Stress management is a big factor in health and safety which has knock-on effects for psychological wellbeing and accident prevention – so the HSE has released a series of new tools and resources to help employers manage stress in the workplace. The tools include online resources and new risk assessments that are intended to help […]
Clear visibility of equipment status at the point of use
By Brady Increase inspection efficiency with Scafftag’s reliable holders and inserts that can communicate the safety status of any type of equipment at the point of use. Scafftag holders and inserts can communicate best practice inspection procedures on the equipment that needs inspection. Both the holders and removable inserts are highly customisable and can support […]
