Health and safety isn’t just about using your common sense, fortunately. Here’s a reminder why things need to be written down and communicated… Read more
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Are you throwing money away?
Running a business is harder than ever right now, what with coming out of the pandemic, supply issues and now the seemingly daily rise in energy prices, so, while not strictly a ‘health and safety’ topic, we thought we’d offer a bit of friendly advice on how to save some money where you can, with […]
Are you cleaning properly?!
Often overlooked in our health and safety procedures these key services support our business. You may contract out or employ directly but have you risk assessed? Often when contracted out the cleaners descend on our work place out of hours so there is minimal disruption to your employees during the day… it can be a […]
Health and Safety New Year’s Resolutions
With January now upon us you have probably already heard the traditional resolutions from friends, family, and co-workers. Get fit, eat less, save more, do more, quit a habit… etc. etc. etc. But what about some resolutions for your business regarding your health and safety practices? We don’t mean having to start your health and […]
A car manufacturing company has been fined after an employee became trapped and suffered crush injuries whilst unloading a chassis from a delivery vehicle.
Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court heard that the employee became trapped between the trolley holding the chassis and a parked vehicle when the delivery vehicle moved. An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) into the incident, found that the company did not have a safe system of work for unloading chassis. The risks should have […]