Fire safety in schools
Every year, approximately 90,000 UK school pupils have their learning disrupted because of a fire. Fire safety in schools is
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Managing conflict in the workplace
Regardless of the industry, conflict in the workplace is relatively common. One survey by CIPD and YouGov reported that a
Fire Safety in Offices – All you need to know
Office environments are very common places of employment for people in many different professions. With office environments being somewhere a
Fire Safety in Early Years
Keeping children safe within your setting should be your main priority. As such, fire safety will play a considerable part
COSHH in Care Homes – All you need to know
The importance of COSHH in care homes should never be overlooked. According to the UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE),
Legionella checklist for landlords
In the UK, the law clearly states that landlords who rent out individual rooms or full properties are legally responsible
The different types of fires
There are different types of fires and they can be caused by a variety of different things and may take
PPE In Construction
The construction industry has extremely high numbers of accidents reported each year, a lot of these could be minimised with
How is RIDDOR implemented in schools?
There is legislation in place surrounding the reporting of workplace injuries, diseases and dangerous occurrences, and schools are no exception.
How to Identify Asbestos and Reduce the Risk
It is important you know how to identify asbestos. An estimated 13 people die from conditions linked to asbestos exposure
Legionnaires Disease symptoms and treatment
Legionella pneumophila Legionnaires Disease is a potentially fatal illness affecting approximately 200-250 people in the UK each year. Although this
What is Legionnaires Disease?
Legionnaires' disease, also known as legionellosis is a micro-organism known as Legionella. The HSE defines a micro-organism as “A microbiological entity,
COSHH Requirements in Schools
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) is a set of regulations that were initially created in 1999. COSHH
What is reportable under RIDDOR?
Let’s start off with the basics, RIDDOR stands for Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (2013). It is
Fire Warden duties and responsibilities
The majority of fires that take place in the workplace are preventable. Those responsible for fire safety in the workplace
What is Occupational Health and Safety?
Occupational health and safety is the process of ensuring the health, safety and welfare of people at work. Every company
Moving and handling in the care sector – Legislation to look out for
When working in the care sector, moving and handling is often a considerable part of your job. Here we will
Bacteria and viruses that can cause food poisoning
Food poisoning is a general term that we use when someone consumes food or drink that makes them ill. But
Quiz: Are you up to date with your COSHH knowledge?
Test your knowledge on our fire extinguishers quiz. Match the type of fire to the correct fire extinguisher that should be used.
Quiz: Test your knowledge on asbestos
Test your knowledge on our fire extinguishers quiz. Match the type of fire to the correct fire extinguisher that should be used.
What are the types of PPE?
Personal protective equipment (PPE) refers to all equipment (e.g. devices, appliances and associated accessories) that is worn by an individual,
What is the key legislation that surrounds slips trips and falls?
Ensuring the health and safety of employees, and others, is not only moral and makes good business sense, it is
What injuries can occur from incorrect moving and handling?
An estimated 581,000 workers were reported to have sustained an injury in the workplace during 2018/19 according to the Labour
What are the different types of asbestos?
You could be forgiven for assuming that asbestos was a thing of the past due to its damaging history, eventually
How to use moving and handling equipment safely?
Almost every one of us will experience moving and handling in the workplace at some time. Whether your role involves
What does an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) do?
You’ve probably heard of an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) before. The chances are, you’ve even seen the results of their
Why is ladder safety so important?
Ladder safety is something that anyone working at height should have a basic knowledge of. One of the most common
Quiz: Test your knowledge on DSE
It is important to be up to date with your knowledge on DSE, so that you and others around you can be in a safe working environment. Have a go at our quiz and see if your knowledge is up to date!
Quiz: Test your knowledge on Manual Handling
It is important to be up to date with your knowledge on manual handling, to be able to help yourself and others around you. Have a go at our quiz and see if your knowledge is up to date!
Quiz: Test your knowledge on Ladder Safety
Test your knowledge on our fire extinguishers quiz. Match the type of fire to the correct fire extinguisher that should be used.
How you should be sitting at a desk
Tips on supporting your back and sitting correctly at a desk. Are you sitting in the right way to reduce stress on your lower back and spine?
What are the different types of working at height equipment?
Working at height can be a dangerous job if procedures aren't followed. For people who work at height, it is
Warehouse health and safety tips
Do you spend time in a warehouse as part of your job? If so then there’s a chance you could
What does asbestos do to you?
For many who aren’t in the know, asbestos may seem like a thing of the past. However, despite the mineral
Quiz: Which fire extinguisher should I use?
Test your knowledge on our fire extinguishers quiz. Match the type of fire to the correct fire extinguisher that should be used.
Types of fire extinguishers
Find out about the different types of fire extinguishers and the various fires they should be used on with our handy infographic.
The types of fire extinguishers
Fire classification Fires can be placed into different classes depending on what material is burning. This classification then gives us
Reporting RIDDOR accidents
Click here to see our updated blog post It is a legal requirement to report certain accidents, injuries, deaths and
Who should make a RIDDOR report?
In every company where RIDDOR reports could be made there needs to be a set responsible person, it is the
What is COSHH?
What does COSSH stand for? COSHH stands for the Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health and this refers to a
What are the requirements of DSE?
It is important to have good awareness about DSE. DSE stands for Display Screen Equipment, it is used in the
What is RIDDOR?
RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. These Regulations apply in England, Scotland, Wales and
How to make a RIDDOR report
It is the responsible persons duty to make a RIDDOR report, this includes either an employer, self-employed person and people
