Image courtesy of stockimages at FreeDigitalPhotos.net According to the Telegraph, mental health issues account for more than 70 million lost working days each year; that’s 38% of all days lost due to sickness. Sickness causes a loss of production or output and increased pressure on remaining staff. It is very difficult to plan for sickness… Read More
Site supervision is a vital role in the construction industry, where safety is a key issue – that needs a lot of attention! As the site supervisor, it’s your job to both assess and manage safety hazards in the workplace. Responsibilities may also include managing and instructing the site workers, setting goals for the team,… Read More
For many people procrastination is an unfortunate part of everyday life. It can be very 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… Read More
Protecting your Future – the No1 Workplace Killer Whenever I ask the question “What’s the Number One killer in the workplace” the answer ranges from Slips,Trips, and falls to Violence and Anger in the Workplace… perhaps I ask the question too often! The correct answer however is Asbestos – or more accurately Mesothelioma. Generally this… Read More
Why do you need first aiders in the workplace? Workplaces can be dangerous. Whether you work in a low risk environment like an office or a library or a higher risk workplace like a warehouse, construction site or assembly plant, accidents can happen. Ensuring that you have first aiders in place can help to prevent… Read More
How does shift work affect employees? If your business employs shift workers or is considering doing so, you need to consider how this type of work affects your employees. Employers are duty bound by law to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees at work. The onus isn’t all on the company though,… Read More
On 6th April 2015 the existing CDM Regulations will be repealed and replaced with the above. The changes being made are far reaching and, in our view, seek to place greater control over smaller construction projects and the role of contractors. This is a fundamental change and you are advised that having a good knowledge… Read More
There are many reasons why more and more companies are choosing to educate their employees through e-learning, so we decided to compile a list of the top three benefits that can arise from this form of employee education. Even if you’re choosing to study as an individual to further your career prospects, e-learning can be… Read More
Asbestos was commonly used within machinery, homes and commercial buildings up until 1999 when it was banned. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) states that asbestos kills approximately 5000 workers every year, more than the number of people killed on the road. It can take 15 to 60 years for any symptoms to develop after… Read More
Being a first aider involves many important responsibilities, varying from keeping the facility’s first aid kit supplied to providing medical assistance to an injured person. It’s a very important role, requiring initial and frequent refresher training. A first aider may need to provide anything from training assistance, showing people where plasters are and helping with… Read More