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15th July, 2025 - CDM
CDM applies to every construction project. If you work in or become involved in construction work, you are likely to hear the term CDM. CDM needs to be applied before, during, and after your construction projects. But what is CDM?
Read Post9th July, 2025 - Management
More of us are working from home than ever. For some, it might be temporary or a few days a month. For others, it may be a more full-time home working arrangement. Either way, it's essential to look after our mental and physical health, and our safety, when working from home. Here are 7 quick and easy health and safety tips.
Read Post3rd July, 2025 - Paperwork
Permits to work are often found in high-risk industries like construction, but what is their purpose? When and why would you use these documents? And what makes permits to work different from risk assessments and method statements? Let's look at how permits to work make high-risk tasks safer.
Read Post1st July, 2025 - COSHH
The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations apply to every workplace. Here are nine ways you can comply with COSHH - including identifying hazardous substances, assessing the substances you use and produce in your workplace, controlling the risks, keeping records, and providing training.
Read Post25th June, 2025 - Management
What is the difference between a hazard and a risk? If you carry out a risk assessment, you need to identify the hazards before you can assess the risks. But these two terms are often confused with each other. In this blog post, we explain the difference between hazard and risk.
Read Post19th June, 2025 - Health
Sitting down might not seem dangerous, but sitting for long periods is linked to weight gain, diabetes, and even early death! As many more jobs are now desk-based, it's important to recognise this health hazard in our offices. With some simple, easy controls (and a little effort), you can reduce the risks.
Read Post17th June, 2025 - Management
When people work alone, there are additional hazards to be aware of. These create extra risks that need to be considered when planning lone work. So if you carry out lone work in your business, let's look at what to consider and how to reduce the risk.
Read Post11th June, 2025 - Management
Software helps us in many aspects of our lives. In the office, computers are getting more powerful each year. Out on site, many of us carry around smartphones and tablets. We're better connected with more online tools to choose from than ever before. Let's use software to improve health and safety.
Read Post5th June, 2025 - Construction
Ladders are items of equipment we often use, at home and work. Ladders are useful for working at height - replacing a lightbulb, decorating, or fixing something out of reach. But do you know what the law says about using ladders in the workplace? How high can you go, and how long for?
Read Post3rd June, 2025 - CDM
Any construction project with more than one contractor needs a principal contractor appointed under CDM. There should only be one principal contractor on a project. But what if your site has multiple projects? Can you appoint more than one principal contractor? Let's see what the regulations say.
Read Post28th May, 2025 - Health
It's no secret that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - it's a saying we've probably all heard before, but around 31% of adults regularly skip breakfast. What effect does breakfast skipping have on health and safety at work, and should breakfast be part of your health and safety strategy?
Read Post22nd May, 2025 - Paperwork
In this blog post, we look at what the 5 steps to risk assessment are, why you need them, and how to complete them - from identifying hazards and risks in your workplace to deciding on precautions and recording your assessment.
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