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7 deadly safety sins you should never commit
As our previous posts on workplace safety statistics illustrate, accidents and injuries are tragically common in our places of work, be it in the office, construction site or factory floor. However,...
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More than a feeling? Behavioural safety in the workplace
As we have discussed in the past, employee wellbeing is a vital component to ensure the safety of your organisation. Related to this, it is also crucial that you understand how your staff feel about...
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11 match winning resources every safety manager needs in their kit bag
As we’ve discussed in our previous posts on work-related stress, the world of health and safety is a high pressure environment – almost as stressful as Roy Hodgson’s job this summer! While being a...
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The REAL reasons some people HATE health and safety
We’ve all been there. That awkward moment down the pub or at a party when somebody asks what you do for a living. There’s an awkward pause while you stall for time, a bead of sweat forming on your brow...
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6 unforgettable nuclear disasters that terrified the world
As our recent worst industrial fires post showed, when occupational disasters strike, they can be devastating. However, when those disasters involve nuclear power, the effects can be catastrophic....
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Worker involvement: 10 super tips to increase employee engagement
When it comes to boosting health and safety performance, most managers recognise that worker involvement is the key to success. Positive relationships between employers and employees, as well as...
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How to build the perfect health and safety policy template
When it comes to writing a health and safety policy, many people are keen to find a health and safety policy example they can copy. However, as we explained in our risk assessment template post, one...
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No-nonsense guide: A very brief look at workplace regulations
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 was a milestone in British legal history. Having recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, the act and the subsidiary regulations it spawned have protected...
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Princess, parent or politician – what type of manager are you?
As we explored in our employee engagement article, when it comes to boosting health and safety performance, most managers recognise that worker involvement is the key to success. A vital component in...
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Drivers’ hours lowdown – the importance of compliance
Professional bus, coach and LGV drivers are governed by a myriad of complex rules and regulations, including the requirement to hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence license (sometimes...
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Display screen equipment – Is your workstation set up correctly?
As we discussed in our post on DSE regulations, display screen equipment (DSE) can give rise to a variety of ill health conditions when used habitually. The most prevalent damage to users is repetitive...
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H & S failings: The devastating costs in numbers
When an organisation has a strong health and safety record, a serious accident seems like a distant possibility. However, nobody is immune – just one slip-up could realise your worst fears. The...
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Coping with stress in turbulent times
This week marks the return of the annual European Week for Safety and Health at Work, which this year focuses on the issue of work-related stress. As we have discussed previously, stress and related...
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An inspector calls – What to expect when a H & S inspector visits
If you’ve never been visited by a health and safety inspector – and, depending on the nature and level of risk of your workplace, many of you won’t have been – there is perhaps a tendency to worry or...
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Up in smoke? How to carry out a fire risk assessment
Although industrial fires are relatively rare, when they do strike they can be utterly devastating. In order to combat this threat, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into effect in...
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Back attack! The real cost of manual handling injuries
As we’ve discussed in previous posts about manual handling, heavy manual labour, awkward postures and previous or existing injury can all increase the risk of injuries. In this short piece, which...
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Surprisingly deadly: 5 of the UK’s most dangerous jobs
Ask anyone to name the most dangerous jobs they can think of, and you’ll usually be greeted with the same old answers. Racing car driver? Astronaut? Bomb disposal expert? While there’s no doubting...
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Health and work: the perfect mix?
Dr Karen McDonnell, CFIOSH, CBiol MIBiol, MIPD, AIEMA looks at the best ways we can blend together best practices in order to get the best mix of health and work challenges. Whether you order a...
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Brave new world of work: How to keep young workers safe
Do you remember your first job? Was it bar work as a student, stacking shelves in the summer holidays or temping in a call centre? Whatever it was, you probably found it a daunting task on your first...
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Backstage Pass: Behind the scenes with RoSPA’s H&S Manager
As part of our ever popular Backstage Pass series, we speak to people who’ve ‘made it’ in their health and safety careers, asking them to share the secrets of their success and hopefully offer some...
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