Having a fire in the workplace can be devastating for your business, and some businesses never recover. Understanding the potential fire hazards in your office is the first step in limiting the risks. Common office fire safety risks Damaged power cords Power cords are everywhere in offices. Whether powering a computer, a lamp or the… Read More
Basic factors for thermal comfort How hot or cold employees are while they go about their work can affect their health and safety. Being too warm can increase the risk of heat stroke, collapse, or worse. If the body’s temperature drops too low, there’s a risk of employees developing headaches, throat irritation, fatigue, eye irritation… Read More
At the beginning of the year, Bupa revealed the results of their study which found that less than one in three workers take a proper lunch break each day. The study of 2,000 full time workers found that less than a third take a full hour for lunch each day, and over a quarter, never… Read More
Silica is a natural material present in a range of materials including sand, sandstone and granite. When these materials are cut, drilled or otherwise disturbed within construction activity then fine airborne dust is generated which, when inhaled, is recognised as a significant cause of silicosis and other lung diseases. Silicosis is a long-term lung disease… Read More
Working is generally a great thing for people. It gives structure to your life, can provide an income to enable you to maintain a standard of living and can give a sense of pride and satisfaction. Sometimes, unfortunately, working can have a negative impact, and leave people feeling overwhelmed and unhappy – feelings which impact… Read More
Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease Legionnaires’ Disease is a potentially fatal illness that can be contracted from the Legionella bacteria in airborne water droplets. If your employees are at risk from Legionella you have a duty to protect them under the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. In this guide we will be looking… Read More
Classroom courses or Online E-learning? When it comes to thinking about learning a new skill there are probably tons of things on your mind, from what you want to learn to how you want to learn it. Whether you’re learning out of a desire to broaden your knowledge base or as part of your job,… Read More
How to make sure that your desk works for you. If you spend a lot of time using a computer, whether that’s in an office or working from home, it’s important to remember that if you don’t sit in the correct position with your desk arranged properly – a process known as ergonomics – then you… Read More
Creating a home learning environment One of the big advantages of e-learning online courses is the ability to study from home, allowing you to fit your studies in around your day-to-day life. Although this sounds like a blessing it can also be a curse, as it means you have to make sure to dedicate time… Read More
Acronyms can be very helpful until you realise you have no idea what they stand for! Let’s try to clear up what stands for what – and more importantly, what course you need to do for your needs. CITB In a nutshell, CITB stands for the Construction Industry Training Board. To quote the people themselves,… Read More