Ellie Paine 
Vaping in the Workplace: Why a Consistent Policy Matters June 2025 As vaping has increased in popularity, many employers are now considering how best to manage its presence in the workplace. While traditional cigarette smoking is usually addressed by long-standing no-smoking policies and legal restrictions, e-cigarettes present a newer and more complex challenge. With the … Read more
Promoting Safer Driving Within Your Business May 2025 When managing workplace safety, it is easy to focus on hazards within buildings — offices, warehouses, factories. However, for many businesses, one of the greatest risks employees face is when they are driving for work purposes. Whether employees drive company vehicles or use their own cars on … Read more
How to Write a Health and Safety Policy When You Have Fewer Than 5 Employees April 2025 When you run a small business, it is easy to assume that health and safety rules are something only larger companies need to worry about. However, even if you employ fewer than five people, you still have … Read more
Harness or Steer Clear of AI in Health and Safety? February 2025 Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, and health and safety is no exception. From predictive analytics to real-time hazard detection, AI offers opportunities to mitigate risks and improve workplace safety. Yet, without clear regulation in the UK, organisations face challenges in navigating this … Read more
How to Help Workers Thrive on Blue Monday January 2025 Does the third Monday in January feel particularly heavy? Known as Blue Monday, it’s often labeled the most depressing day of the year, with winter blues, post-festivities, financial stress, and gloomy skies weighing on our moods. But what if Blue Monday became an opportunity to … Read more
What is a Dynamic Risk Assessment? December 2024 In today’s ever-changing work environment, hazards can arise in unpredictable ways, and standard safety protocols may not always be enough. So, what happens when new, unexpected risks emerge on the job? This is where dynamic risk assessment (DRA) becomes essential. But what exactly is a dynamic risk … Read more
