Blog
Management
18th May, 2023 - Management
The Definition Of A Hazard And 48 Workplace Examples
In health and safety, a hazard is anything with the potential to cause harm. It might not have harmed anyone yet, but if it could cause harm, then it is a hazard. In this post, we look at the definition of hazard in health and safety, and some common examples of workplace hazards.
Read Post
16th May, 2023 - Management
The Legal Health And Safety Responsibilities Of Employees
Do employees have health and safety responsibilities? In a word. Yes. Employees do have legal health and safety responsibilities. Not to the same extent or level as employers, but duties nonetheless. So how can employees make sure they meet these legal requirements? Let's take a look.
Read Post
18th April, 2023 - Management
How To Report Health And Safety Concerns
If you're worried about something, it helps to speak up. Reporting your concerns means they can be addressed. Problems can be fixed. Accidents can be avoided. But how should you report your concerns, and who should you report them to? Let's look at ways to report health and safety issues.
Read Post
12th April, 2023 - Management
The Health And Safety Competent Person
The competent person isn't someone employers can hand over all their health and safety responsibilities to. But it is someone who can assist and advise. In this post, we discuss this role, including the meaning, definition and legal requirements of the health and safety competent person.
Read Post
9th March, 2023 - Management
The Hierarchy Of Risk Control
How should you reduce risk? One of the best ways to assess existing controls and identify new control measures is to consider how effective they are - based on the hierarchy of risk control. In this blog post, we will look at the full list of controls, and how to apply them to your work activities.
Read Post
7th March, 2023 - Management
What PUWER Stands For (And What The Regulations Mean)
PUWER stands for the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations. The regulations require that equipment is safe, suitable, maintained, inspected and installed correctly. PUWER also requires that equipment is used only by competent people when it is safe to do so.
Read Post
9th February, 2023 - Management
Can Risk Ever Be Zero?
When we aim to reduce risk, the obvious target is zero. Ideally, we would eliminate the hazards and get rid of the risk. If we can create a risk-free environment in the workplace, we know everyone will be safe and go home healthy. But can risk ever be zero?
Read Post
7th February, 2023 - Management
Residual Risk: How To Manage The Risks You Can't Stop
The main focus of risk assessment is to control the risks in your work activities. But even after you have put health and safety controls in place, residual risk is the remaining risk - and there will always be some remaining risks. So what should you do about residual risk?
Read Post 18th January, 2023 - Management
Why A Positive Health And Safety Culture Needs Negativity
Is your positive health and safety culture an illusion? Without bad news, you can't learn from mistakes, fix problems, and improve your systems. Here's how negativity can improve your health and safety culture.
Read Post
1st December, 2022 - Management
Health And Safety Advice In Three Words (Or Less!)
Health and safety advice doesn't have to be confusing or complicated. Mostly, health and safety is just common sense. Sure, there are laws and regulations you need to comply with. But ultimately, it's about keeping you safe. Here's some of the shortest health and safety advice you will ever get.
Read Post
17th August, 2022 - Management
The Legal Health And Safety Responsibilities Of Employers
Health and safety responsibilities for employers can seem overwhelming and come from many different places. In this blog post, we'll cover the essential duties that apply to every business - and the more specific responsibilities that only apply to certain hazards and situations.
Read Post
12th July, 2022 - Management
Who Is Responsible For Health And Safety In The Workplace?
Health and safety at work covers a wide range of topics and regulations. But who needs to put all of these rules and requirements in place? And who's to blame if things go wrong? Who is responsible for health and safety in the workplace?
Read Post- ← Previous
- 1 (current)
- Next →