I am now in my 6th week of working from home, being unlucky enough to have been ill in the two weeks prior to the lockdown, and, have been socially isolated from the first advice to do so as my wife unfortunately suffers with asthma. The challenges of daily life … [Read more...] about Risk and Reward
Safety
“Hey! Let’s be Careful Out There”
As a health and safety tutor I have to introduce myself to rooms full of students all the time. I always start by telling them that I used to work as a production supervisor in an industrial bakery near Sheffield making tea cakes, white baps and hot cross buns for Marks and … [Read more...] about “Hey! Let’s be Careful Out There”
Changing a Culture: Shifting Attitudes to Health and Safety in The Middle East
We often wonder why we have such poor occupational health and safety standards in the Middle East compared to other areas of the world. But if you look around you, you’ll find the answer. Safety is no different to other facets of living in the Middle East - we suffer from a … [Read more...] about Changing a Culture: Shifting Attitudes to Health and Safety in The Middle East
Advice to CSP Qualified Students Taking Advantage of NEBOSH and BCSP Collab
Earlier this year (2016) NEBOSH and BCSP (Board of Certified Safety Professionals) signed a memorandum of understanding. Recognising each other’s qualifications and allowing exemptions for those NEBOSH Diploma holders wanting to obtain the CSP (Certified Safety Practitioner) … [Read more...] about Advice to CSP Qualified Students Taking Advantage of NEBOSH and BCSP Collab
Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems
These days, a lot of people drive for work (some are even driven by work). Some people always have done - like delivery drivers, sales representatives, repairmen, community nurses, traffic police and enforcement officers. But even if you aren't one of these people, you probably … [Read more...] about Road Traffic Safety (RTS) Management Systems