Introduction I've always maintained that health and safety isn’t a box-ticking exercise. It's really about looking after people. When the workplace is safe, everyone feels more comfortable doing their job, and things naturally run better. It also makes sense from a … [Read more...] about Why is Health and Safety Important in the Workplace?
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Fire Safety in the Workplace
The Importance of Fire Safety in the Workplace Fire safety in the workplace isn’t just a legal requirement, it’s a critical component of keeping employees safe and businesses operational. Not to mention they’re expensive, dangerous, and more common than you would think. … [Read more...] about Fire Safety in the Workplace
Who is Responsible for Health & Safety in the Workplace?
Introduction When questioned, I think most people would say that it’s the employer’s job to make sure everyone gets home safe at the end of the day. But it’s not just on them. Under the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, the responsibility extends to managers, business … [Read more...] about Who is Responsible for Health & Safety in the Workplace?
What Is a Risk Assessment?
Introduction “No risk, no reward” sounds great in theory, but let’s face it, there are some risks that your company would not want to take: those that endanger your staff and the general public. In this particular case, the risk definitely isn’t worth taking and you’d be … [Read more...] about What Is a Risk Assessment?
How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis to Improve Health and Safety Outcomes
Introduction to Training Needs Analysis Nobody wants to create ineffective training, especially when it comes to training that should improve health and safety outcomes. A careful Training needs analysis (TNA) can go a long way to helping avoid such an issue. According to … [Read more...] about How to Conduct a Training Needs Analysis to Improve Health and Safety Outcomes