Avoiding mistakes

Avoiding mistakes when conducting risk assessments Risk assessments form the bedrock of a capable and adequate health and safety management system. Effective risk assessments will identify hazards,... Read More

Doing a risk assessment

How to do a risk assessment with free downloadable template Risk assessments are an essential part of any good safety management system and, if you run or manage a business in the UK, you must be a... Read More

Dynamic Risk Assessments

What are dynamic risk assessments, and why are they used? Read More

HSWA Key Takeaways

The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: Key Takeaways There are several pieces of health and safety legislation that are designed to protect people from being harmed by preventable hazards. The mai... Read More

Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999

MHSW Key Takeaways While at work, employees can be exposed to a range of health and safety hazards that have the potential to cause serious injury or death. For this reason, there are several piece... Read More

Employment status

Employment status, and its effect on health and safety law Read More

Accident Investigation

A Comprehensive Guide to Accident Investigation

A Comprehensive Guide to Accident Investigation While every employer must take steps to protect their staff from experiencing harm while at work, it is an unfortunate truth that accidents do occur... Read More

Accident Investigation FAQ

Frequently asked questions about accident investigation Workplace accidents are a severe issue in the UK, with over 40 million working days lost annually due to work-related accidents and illnesses... Read More

Top-ten FAQs about workplace temperatures in the UK

The temperature we have to work in can greatly affect both our performance and also our health. There are laws which govern the working environment we operate in and if the temperature of the envir... Read More