25th March 2022 saw a change in the law in England, Scotland and Wales. And, though it arrived with barely a whimper, it could have a huge impact on thousands of workers who drive on company business every year. If you use your phone whilst driving, read on, this could save your … [Read more...] about Don’t touch that phone!
Health And Safety
NEBOSH Open Book Assessment – the Perils and Pitfalls
Well NEBOSH have done it, they have pressed the “go button” on the open book assessment for the new syllabus diplomas and the first results are in. I thought it may therefore be a useful moment to reflect on what we have learned through the process. Well, for those who … [Read more...] about NEBOSH Open Book Assessment – the Perils and Pitfalls
Environmental ‘Doom and Gloom’ – time for some positivity?
The first day of most of the environmental training courses that I deliver tend to start off with ‘doom and gloom’ about how our species is trashing the planet. This occurs in many ways from climate change to polluting watercourses and biodiversity loss at an alarming rate. We … [Read more...] about Environmental ‘Doom and Gloom’ – time for some positivity?
Air Source Heat Pumps as an Alternative to Gas Boilers
It was interesting to hear that the UK government is going to push heat pumps in order to help decarbonise the UK. This is planned to be achieved by the offer of a grant to replace gas boilers. Gas boilers are planned to be eventually phased out and replaced by this technological … [Read more...] about Air Source Heat Pumps as an Alternative to Gas Boilers
Don’t Panic!
If you are studying for your National or International Diploma for Health and Safety Management Professionals (let’s just call them “the Diploma” for now, it will save me some typing) then you will hopefully be aware that you will have to undergo a “professional discussion” with … [Read more...] about Don’t Panic!