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14th May, 2020 - Health
9 Quick Ways You Can Prevent Cross Infection At Work
Cross infection isn't something most workplaces usually need to worry about. But with the current coronavirus crisis looking like it will be changing the way we work for a while, many workplaces are looking forward and wondering how they can return to work safely.
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30th April, 2020 - Health
11 Ways To Social Distance At Work
Social distancing has become the new normal in 2020. With COVID-19, any close contact is an opportunity for the virus to spread. But how can social distancing work, at work? Here are 10 ideas for putting some physical distance between you and your team.
Read Post 23rd March, 2020 - Health
The Coronavirus And Health And Safety At Work
Every business should be reviewing their risk assessments at this time, and assessing their work. Ask yourself, how does the coronavirus impact the risk level? What steps can I take to protect my team and clients? Do I need to change the way we work? Provide extra safety measures? Temporarily close?
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4th February, 2020 - Health
Why And How To Wash Your Hands Properly
Washing your hands might not sound glamorous, but it's a cheap and easy way to improve health and prevent the spread of germs. Washing your hands properly removes dirt and contaminants, as well as viruses and bacteria. But a quick rinse isn't enough, here's how to do it properly!
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9th January, 2020 - Health
You're As Cold As Ice, Don't Be Willing To Sacrifice (Your Health And Safety)
With temperatures often hitting the minuses at this time of year (yes, more freezing than freezing), it's important to remember from slips and trips to shivering in the cold, extra consideration should be given to health and safety.
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21st November, 2019 - Health
7 Health Tips For Surviving Winter Work
With the cold weather arriving, it brings with it some additional hazards at work, particularly for those that spend some, or most of the working day outside. As the temperature drops and the nights draw in, check out these 7 health tips for surviving winter work outdoors.
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14th November, 2019 - Health
Working In Cold Temperatures And The Law
Exposure to the cold can cause shivering, reduced alertness, feeling unwell, and eventually, hypothermia, which can be fatal. Employers have legal responsibilities to provide a safe and healthy workplace. Let's look at what the law says when it comes to working in the cold.
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5th November, 2019 - Health
Remember, Remember, Your Health This November!
Health can often take a back seat when it comes to health and safety. So remember, remember, your health this November! The problem with health risks is that, while they may not affect you immediately, by the time you start to suffer, and even trying to deal with the problem, it might be too late.
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23rd July, 2019 - Health
The Danger Of Working Outside In Hot Weather
Summer is here! The Great British summertime might be a little... unpredictable, at times. But we are usually guaranteed at least a few weeks of warmth and sunshine sometime between May and September. If you are working outside, you might be glad. But what about the danger?
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10th July, 2019 - Health
Why Too Much Noise At Work Is Bad For Your Health (And Safety)
Noise in the workplace is something many of us have to put up with. The constant hum of air conditioning, the clanking of a printer, or the deafening roar of machinery. But too much noise at any level can be bad for your health, and your safety.
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28th May, 2019 - Health
Concrete And Cement Dust Health Hazards
Whether you are mixing up a batch of concrete, using cement in other ways, or drilling into concrete materials, you may be exposed to cement and concrete dust. It might not be possible to eliminate cement and concrete, but it is possible to use cement and concrete safety by controlling the risks.
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29th March, 2019 - Health
Silica Dust Exposure Limits, Regulations And The Law
Silica dust kills around 800 people every year in the UK. Because silica dust is found in a lot of building materials, it's difficult to avoid. But avoid it, you must. Because the law, and your health, requires you to. How much silica dust is harmful, and what are the silica dust exposure limits?
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