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
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
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
Published: November 2024 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Directors, Managers and Supervisors Topics: Occupational Health | Employee Wellbeing | Eye Care | Display Screen Equipment (DSE) At a glance Main goal: Protect employees from work-related ill health. Who should be involved? Employers, managers, supervisors and employees. Key action: Identify health risks early … Read more
Published: September 2024 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers and Supervisors Topics: Accident Reporting | RIDDOR | Accident Investigation | Incident Management Question Hi Harwood, One of my employees had an accident at work last week. We renovate small commercial premises and, while using a power drill, he misjudged the available space … Read more
Published: September 2024 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Employees Topics: Competency | Training | Health & Safety Management | Legal Responsibilities At a glance Main goal: Ensure employees have the competence to work safely. Competency includes: Skills, knowledge, experience and attitude. Who is responsible? Both employers and employees. … Read more
RIDDOR Reporting Guidelines Update Published: August 2024 Reading time: 3 minutes Suitable for: Employers, Managers and Anyone Responsible for Incident Reporting Topics: RIDDOR | Legal Update | Incident Reporting | Compliance We want to inform you about the latest updates from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regarding the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous … Read more
Published: July 2024 Reading time: 6 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers, Supervisors and Employees Topics: Heat Stress | Summer Safety | Welfare | Risk Assessment At a glance Main goal: Protect employees from heat-related illness during hot weather. Who should be involved? Employers, managers, supervisors and employees. Key action: Plan ahead, provide suitable welfare … Read more
Published: June 2024 Reading time: 5 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Managers, Supervisors and Employees Who Drive for Work Topics: Driving for Work | Vehicle Safety | Journey Planning | Risk Assessment At a glance Main goal: Reduce the risks associated with driving for work. Who should be involved? Employers, managers and anyone who drives … Read more
Published: May 2024 Reading time: 5 minutes Suitable for: Business Owners, Directors, Managers and Supervisors Topics: Incident Investigation | Accident Prevention | Root Cause Analysis | Continuous Improvement At a glance Main goal: Understand why incidents happen so they can be prevented in the future. Who should be involved? Managers, supervisors and anyone responsible for … Read more