Three Years Later: Are you up to Date with the Highway Code Changes?

Published: September 2025 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Anyone who drives for work Topics: Driving for Work | Highway Code | Road Safety | Vulnerable Road Users At a glance The 2022 Highway Code changes introduced: Parallel (“Tiger”) crossings for pedestrians and cyclists Greater priority for pedestrians at junctions Greater protection for cyclists when … Read more

Cybersecurity: Why It Matters for Health and Safety

Published: August 2025 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers and Employees Topics: Cybersecurity | Business Continuity | Workplace Safety | Remote Working At a glance Cybersecurity isn’t just about protecting data. It also helps organisations: Maintain safe operations Protect connected systems Support planned maintenance Enable effective emergency response Keep remote workers secure … Read more

Manual Handling: Don’t Just Lift Better – Lift Less

Published: July 2025 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Employers, Managers and Employees Topics: Manual Handling | Musculoskeletal Disorders | Risk Assessment | Workplace Safety At a glance Avoid unnecessary manual handling wherever possible. Assess every unavoidable task using TILE. Reduce the weight, distance and frequency of lifts. Use mechanical aids or team lifting where … Read more

Vaping in the Workplace: Why a Consistent Policy Matters

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

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

  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

Ask an Expert: When is Health Surveillance Legally Required

Published: March 2025 Reading time: 5 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers and Supervisors Topics: Health Surveillance | Noise at Work | Risk Assessment | Occupational Health Ask Harwood One of the questions we hear most often is: “Do all of my employees need to undergo health surveillance?” Here’s a recent example. Question Hi Harwood, … Read more

Harness or Steer Clear of AI in Health and Safety?

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

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