In the world of health and safety I would be a liar if I said I didn’t routinely scan a) the jobs section (sorry RRC) and b) the prosecutions, just to see who is on Santa’s naughty list this year. In all seriousness there is nothing like whipping a real case out of the bag to … [Read more...] about James Bond Meets His Match with the HSE
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IOSH Managing Safely: Everything You Need to Know
There is a great deal of interest in the IOSH Managing Safely course and even more questions from those considering it. Online forums, workplace groups and learner discussions often ask the same things. What is the course really about? How difficult is it? How long does it take? … [Read more...] about IOSH Managing Safely: Everything You Need to Know
How to Become a Health & Safety Officer
Introduction A career in health and safety is a meaningful, impactful profession that helps save lives, prevent accidents, and keep workplaces running smoothly. As a Health and Safety Officer (HSO), you’re primarily working behind the scenes to ensure that businesses are … [Read more...] about How to Become a Health & Safety Officer
Mind Mapping – What Is It and Why Is It Useful?
I wondered what I could cover for this blog post and decided on a pet topic of mine over the years – mind mapping! This is a technique that can be used in multiple circumstances, such as when trying to organise thoughts while answering an exam question, an assignment question, or … [Read more...] about Mind Mapping – What Is It and Why Is It Useful?
5 Health and Safety Tips for Onboarding Temporary Workers
For sectors that experience predictable, seasonal peaks in trade – retail, hospitality and transport, for example – recruiting temporary staff is often the most efficient way to handle the extra workload. But with such a short tenure, how much training and onboarding is … [Read more...] about 5 Health and Safety Tips for Onboarding Temporary Workers