A manufacturer of paper and paperboard has been fined after an employee was injured when they were drawn into a large paper re-winding machine. On 19 July 2021 an employee of Amberset Limited based in Ashford, Kent, sustained injuries of three broken bones in their shoulder, bruising of the elbow and wrist and superficial damage […]
Month: September 2022
Loneliness at work: how employers can help.
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Loneliness affects millions of people in the UK every year […]
Engineering company hit with fine after man installing bird deterrent spikes fell from roof
An engineering company has been fined after one of its employees fell through a roof while installing bird deterrent spikes. On 13 May 2020, a man working for Craven and Nicholas (Engineering) Ltd on St John’s Road in Boston, stepped onto a fragile roof surface and fell six metres through it – suffering serious injuries […]
Autumn Training Courses
This autumn, we have a wide range of courses, taster sessions and open days available, from Face Fit Testing at our Head Office to a fully remote IOSH Managing Safely course. We also have a free Effective Communication workshop open to anyone looking to improve their communication skills. Emergency First Aid at WorkExtra Date Added: Tuesday […]
The Importance of Employee Retention
As most employers are aware it is currently a tight labour market which is driving up employee salaries and making recruitment challenging. Therefore, the retention of talent is more important than ever. Employers can prevent top talent leaving their Company with the right practices and strategies. A low employee turnover level can signify you are […]