Reformed racer – Undercover in a speed awareness course
Now, I’m no boy racer – never have been. My car doesn’t have racing stripes, tinted windows, or bucket seats; my number plate isn’t personalised, and if it was it certainly wouldn’t read: V FA5T. So,...
View ArticleTop ten workplace safety posts 2013
As well as a time for making (and breaking!) resolutions, New Year is a great time to look back at the previous year and take stock. 2013 was an exciting year for safety, with changes to RIDDOR...
View ArticleWhat is LOLER? A simple guide to lifting equipment regulations
Lifting operations can often put people at risk of injury, as well as incurring great costs when they go wrong. The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, which are often...
View ArticleUnder Pressure: Managing work related stress – Part 2
As we discussed in the first part of our work related stress series, poor mental health – including stress and anxiety – is a major issue in the workplace, calculated to cost the UK economy £26 billion...
View ArticleA brief history of signs
It’s funny, sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. Safety signs and warning signs can make a big difference, simply by highlighting hazards and risks in the workplace, and...
View ArticleAfter the worst has happened: Accident investigation
So much of accident prevention is focused on... well, exactly that: Prevention. Of course, as a health and safety professional this is understandable – the financial burden, legal consequences, and the...
View ArticleDSE Risk Assessment: 7 simple steps to safeguard staff
As we discussed in our previous office safety post, ‘desk jockeys’ are at risk from a range of health and safety issues, with back pain alone responsible for 7.6 million lost work days every year. One...
View ArticleCorrect lifting techniques: Manual handling tips you can’t afford to miss!
As our Manual Handling Statistics poster shows, an estimated 11.6 million working days a year are lost to work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, or MSDs. In fact MSDs are the single biggest cause of...
View ArticleThe real cost of substance misuse to employers
Substance abuse covers a range of mind altering substances from illegal drugs for example, cannabis and cocaine to legal drugs such as alcohol and prescription drugs. It is defined as continued misuse...
View ArticleWhat is COSHH? Safety symbol quiz!
As we’ve discussed in a previous COSHH definition post, we’re frequently asked “What is COSHH?” and “What does COSHH stand for?” Read on for a COSHH definition, a guide to COSHH symbols and a chance to...
View ArticleFire safety management: 5 flaming hot tips to protect your business
While the total number of fires continues to fall in the UK, fire nevertheless remains a major risk to both households and business. In 2011-12 fire and rescue authorities attended a total of 272,000...
View Article6 unforgettable nuclear disasters that terrified the world
As our recent worst industrial fires post showed, when occupational disasters strike, they can be devastating. However, when those disasters involve nuclear power, the effects can be catastrophic....
View ArticleFast forward: 3 astonishing technological developments that could make H&S...
Picture the scene. After being gently woken by natural sunlight (courtesy of a mobile phone app), a worker fumbles for his Google Glass, which helpfully points out any hazards he might find around his...
View ArticleIs RoSPA the missing piece of your CPC drivers hours puzzle?
When it comes to achieving your CPC driving licence, the clock is ticking ever louder, especially as the road haulage driver CPC deadline is now only a few months away. As we mentioned in our previous...
View ArticleWhat is first aid at work? A simple guide to employers’ duties
For almost 100 years, RoSPA’s mission has been to prevent accidents before they happen. However, safety statistics show that things still do occasionally go wrong. As an employer you have a legal...
View ArticleNo-nonsense guide: A very brief look at workplace regulations
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 was a milestone in British legal history. Having recently celebrated its 40th anniversary, the act and the subsidiary regulations it spawned have protected...
View ArticleDrivers’ hours lowdown – the importance of compliance
Professional bus, coach and LGV drivers are governed by a myriad of complex rules and regulations, including the requirement to hold a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence license (sometimes...
View ArticleCoping with stress in turbulent times
This week marks the return of the annual European Week for Safety and Health at Work, which this year focuses on the issue of work-related stress. As we have discussed previously, stress and related...
View ArticleAsbestos – a legacy of horror
As we discussed in our previous post on asbestos facts, asbestos was historically revered as a ‘magic mineral’, used in a multitude of commercial and industrial applications, from roofing to...
View ArticleRIDDOR reporting: what is RIDDOR and how do the changes affect you?
Regardless of the industry sector you work in, most of you will be familiar with the RIDDOR 1995, which continued the requirements placed on employers over many decades to report and record injuries...
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