Ellie Paine

Vaping in the Workplace: Why a Consistent Policy Matters

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Published: June 2025 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers and Supervisors Topics: Smoking | Vaping | Workplace Policies | Employee Wellbeing At a glance Main goal: Develop a clear and consistent approach to smoking and vaping. Who should be involved? Employers, managers and all employees. Key action: Review your workplace policy to … Read more

Promoting Safer Driving Within Your Business

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Published: May 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Directors, Managers and Supervisors Topics: Driving for Work | Road Safety | Fleet Management | Safety Culture At a glance Main goal: Reduce the risks associated with driving for work. Who should be involved? Employers, managers and employees who drive on behalf of the … Read more

How to Write a Health and Safety Policy When You Have Fewer Than 5 Employees

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  Published: April 2025 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Small Business Owners, Sole Traders and New Employers Topics: Health & Safety Policy | Legal Compliance | Small Business | Health & Safety Management At a glance Do I need a written policy? Generally not if you have fewer than five employees. Should I have … Read more

Harness or Steer Clear of AI in Health and Safety?

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Published: February 2025 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Directors, Managers and Health & Safety Leads Topics: Artificial Intelligence | Health & Safety | Technology | Risk Management At a glance Main goal: Use AI to support—not replace—effective health and safety management. Best use: Administrative tasks, data analysis and supporting decision-making. Remember: Always … Read more

Help Workers Thrive on Blue Monday

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Published: January 2025 Reading time: 4 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders Topics: Wellbeing | Mental Health | Employee Engagement | Seasonal Wellbeing At a glance Main goal: Encourage positive conversations about wellbeing during the winter months. Who should get involved? Everyone in the workplace. Key action: Check in with colleagues, … Read more

Understanding Dynamic Risk Assessments

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Published: December 2024 Reading time: 5 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers, Supervisors and Employees Topics: Risk Assessment | Dynamic Risk Assessment | Hazard Identification | Safe Working At a glance Main goal: Identify and manage new risks as work progresses. Who should carry them out? Employees who have received appropriate training and understand the … Read more