Health & safety changed quite a lot for everyone in 2020. Our personal safety became growing concern after the prime minister’s announcement. The wave of lockdown restrictions also meant that businesses like ours couldn’t function the same as before. Businesses were soldiering on through the blistering winds of economic uncertainty. Employees were put on furlough… Read More
Spring is here! There’s no more snow in the forecast, the clocks have gone forward, and we’re not trapped in our homes once again. It’s time to start going out and enjoying restaurant foods and finding a new Netflix series. Then for some of us, it’s also the most idea time now to take stock… Read More
Another Covid-19 post It has been abundantly clear that 2020 was the year that changed everything. The COVID-19 pandemic brought about widespread uncertainty and insecurity, from the economy to our health and social habits. Millions of lives were lost, and constant confusion streamed into the following years. During the years of lockdown, we here at… Read More
Three years ago today, our lives turned upside down We couldn’t have predicted, the effects would be profound A virus came from China, and spread through our community We couldn’t understand how, it would break through our immunity Our sense of independence, almost vanished overnight Things we took for granted, would no longer be our… Read More
The awareness of property owners towards fire safety has been heightened since the tragic Grenfell Tower fire back in 2017. The horrifying image of a tower block completely ablaze sent shockwaves through the housing and construction industries, but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of fires, and the need for monitoring and inspections to improve safety… Read More
While any day makes for a great opportunity to celebrate the women in your life, International Women’s Day (8th March) gives you one more reason to do so. It’s a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This highly significant day focuses on improving women’s lives and increasing gender parity… Read More
Did you know that an estimated 700,000 works in Britain sustained an injury at work in 2020/2021. The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to make arrangements to ensure their employees receive immediate attention if they are injured or taken ill at work. Nevertheless, there is a new law requiring businesses… Read More
For many people procrastination is an unfortunate part of everyday life. It can be easy to put off things that you should really be doing by avoiding the job and instead choosing to do less important tasks or things that really are not a priority. Or, even worse, doing nothing at all. Procrastination in a… Read More
Today is Shrove Tuesday, signifying the last day before the start of Lent. Yes today is the day we will we be indulging in that wonderful sweet Yorkshire batter drizzled in lemon and sugar, but that’s not the only reason we celebrate pancake day. It’s a day for Christians to give up something up until… Read More
Winter is well and truly with us, and with it come a host of seasonal activities. The environmental changes around us affect the places we work, and this can have a knock-on effect to health and safety – particularly if you haven’t made any accommodations for them. The lower temperatures and longer days completely change… Read More