Blog
Health and safety best practice, guides and updates.
27th October, 2026 - Construction
Scaffold Handrail, Guardrail And Toeboard Height In Construction
Safe platforms for working at height require edge protection like handrails, guardrails and toeboards to prevent falls of people and equipment. But when do you need handrails, and what are the minimum and maximum heights for these barriers?
Read Post
21st October, 2026 - Construction
The Health And Safety Documents You Need In Construction (+5 Free Templates)
Do you have all the necessary documents for your construction sites? With so many health and safety requirements to cover, in this blog post, we look at the 11 types of essential health and safety documents you'll need to run a construction site.
Read Post
15th October, 2026 - Management
Most Dangerous Jobs In The UK: 10 High-Risk Jobs And Industries
Some jobs carry greater risks of fatal or serious injury than others. In this guide, we look at ten high-risk occupations, trades and industries, the hazards workers may face, and why managing health and safety is so important.
Read Post
13th October, 2026 - COSHH
Under The COSHH? Take The 3-Minute UK Compliance Check
Is your UK business under the COSHH? Nearly every business needs to comply with the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations. Use our 3-minute compliance check to see if your workplace complies and how to fill any gaps.
Read Post
7th October, 2026 - COSHH
Who Is Responsible For COSHH In The Workplace?
Employers, employees and the self-employed have responsibilities under COSHH, but who is responsible for COSHH in the workplace? What about when multiple businesses or contractors work together on a project? Or if your employees work at other premises?
Read Post
1st October, 2026 - Construction
What Are Pinch Point Hazards? 6 Examples And How To Spot Them
Pinch point hazards are common in many workplaces, and especially in construction and manufacturing. A pinch might not sound too severe, but pinch points can cause life-changing injuries, and in the worst cases, they can be fatal. But what is a pinch point? And how can you spot these hazards?
Read Post
29th September, 2026 - Management
10 Reasons Why You Can Achieve Zero Harm
Zero harm can never be achieved at work. It is unrealistic, practically impossible, and meaningless. These are all arguments against zero harm, and there are many (including health and safety professionals) who agree with them. So, is zero harm just setting ourselves up for failure?
Read Post 23rd September, 2026 - Management
The Definition Of Risk In Health And Safety (With Workplace Examples)
In health and safety, a risk is the chance that somebody could be harmed. A risk calculates how likely it is that someone will be hurt, and how severely. In this post, we look at the definition of risk in health and safety, and some common examples of workplace risks.
Read Post
17th September, 2026 - Fire
The Difference Between Fire Marshal And Fire Warden Roles
In your workplace, do you need a fire marshal, a fire warden, or both? What does each role do, and what is the difference between a fire warden and a fire marshal? In this post, we examine both fire safety roles and the duties of each.
Read Post
15th September, 2026 - Management
What Does LOLER Stand For?
In health and safety, LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations. This is a set of legal requirements surrounding lifting operations and the equipment used to carry them out. These regulations are often referred to as LOLER for short. But what is LOLER?
Read Post
9th September, 2026 - COSHH
The Purpose Of COSHH Assessments And Why Every Business Needs Them
The purpose of the COSHH regulations is to minimise the risks associated with substances that are hazardous to your health and the health of your employees, therefore reducing the number of people made ill through exposure to harmful substances. Do you comply with COSHH in your business?
Read Post
3rd September, 2026 - CDM
Does CDM Apply To Site Investigations?
A common question regarding CDM is whether the regulations apply to site investigations. In this post, we look at the definition of construction work under CDM 2015 and consider how these regulations apply to site investigation work.
Read Post- ← Previous
- 1 (current)
- Next →