RIDDOR in Care Homes
Every workplace has procedures for reporting and recording accidents, incidents, and illnesses, care homes are no exception. When you work
Health and Safety
What is CPD?
CPD, meaning continued professional development, is a means of improving your knowledge at work. Our education doesn’t stop when we
RIDDOR in Nurseries
RIDDOR applies in nurseries, in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), all employers have a duty
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
Managing Conflict in the Workplace
Regardless of the industry, conflict in the workplace is relatively common. One survey by CIPD and YouGov in 2020 reported
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 | What does it look like?
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
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?
It is important that you know the key legislation around slips, trips and falls, if you work in health and
What Injuries can Occur from Incorrect Moving and Handling?
Moving and handling can cause serious injuries to people. An estimated 581,000 workers were reported to have sustained an injury
