To assess and monitor a workplace’s environmental management needs, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) are ideal. An Environmental Management System is a system implemented into workplaces which boosts their energy performance and environmental sustainability. An EMS needs to be done in compliance with the ISO 14001 standard. What’s in an Environmental Management System? Lays… Read More
The workplace can be a minefield of obstacles and potentially dangerous hazards, causing the potential risk of an accident while people are at work to be higher than you may anticipate. Even a simple task such as sitting at a desk and typing on a computer can cause or contribute towards problems, including eye strain,… Read More
Welfare facilities in the workplace It is the law to provide acceptable and suitable welfare facilities in a place of work, as these facilities are necessary for the comfort and health of your employees. They include sufficient toilets, washing, changing facilities, a place to rest and somewhere clean to eat and drink during breaks. To provide… Read More
Who needs liability insurance? The world of insurance can be a very confusing one, but is absolutely essential in protecting both employers and employees. There are two types of liability insurance: public liability insurance and employer’s’ liability insurance. What’s the difference? Public liability claims are very expensive, meaning £1 million is required as the… Read More
What is occupational disease? An occupational disease is any symptom or illness that evolves from an individual’s exposure to risk factors in the workplace. These illnesses can have numerous causes and symptoms, and can vary wildly in severity. The earliest recognised occupational illness was squamous-cell carcinoma of the scrotum, which was identified in chimney sweep… 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
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
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
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