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13th March, 2025 - Management

Key Duties Of The Health And Safety At Work Act For Your Business

The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act is an enabling act. It sets out the general health and safety duties that all businesses have to comply with in the UK. It enables further, more specific, health and safety regulations to be passed by law and enforced under it.

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5th March, 2025 - Management

The Hidden Cost Of Accidents At Work

In the UK, someone is killed at a workplace almost every working day. Hundreds of thousands of workers are injured each year. The cost of these accidents at work isn't always obvious. Many costs are indirect, and the direct costs are just the tip of the iceberg. In this post, we will look at the hidden cost of accidents at work.

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19th February, 2025 - Management

10 Health & Safety Myths And The Truth Behind Them

Health and safety sometimes gets a bad name. It seems like more and more strict rules are put in place each year. But is this the truth, or are these health and safety myths? In this blog post, we take a look at some health and safety headlines and try to separate fact from fiction.

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13th February, 2025 - Management

Why Do People Take Health And Safety Risks At Work?

People don't generally want to get hurt at work, and they don't want to hurt others either. But people unintentionally take health and safety risks, which can harm themselves and others. So why do people take health and safety risks? And how can we prevent them?

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2nd January, 2025 - Management

Time For Your Annual Health And Safety Review?

You should review your health and safety systems at least annually, and the start of a new year is a great time to do it. That doesn't necessarily mean updating every document and procedure though! In this post, we look at what you should review and how to decide when updates are needed.

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10th December, 2024 - Management

A Guide To The Different Types Of First Aid Training Courses

There are a few different first-aid training courses available, so how do you know which type you need? Nominated first aiders are a must for any workplace, but with various types of first aid training available, it is vital to get the right level of training for your first aid cover.

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14th November, 2024 - Management

Employing Young Workers And How To Keep Them Safe

A young worker is anyone under the age of 18 in the workplace. Young workers may be involved in your business as an employee, for work experience or as an apprentice. And there's no reason why young workers can't be employed, but there are extra things to think about to keep them safe.

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12th November, 2024 - Management

Self Employed Health And Safety Responsibilities And The Law

You might think as a self-employed person you don't need to worry about health and safety. After all, you're just looking after yourself. But since you're the only person doing the work, it's extra important to stay safe and healthy. If you employ or put others at risk, the law applies.

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3rd October, 2024 - Management

The 5 Health And Safety Signs And Their Meanings

There are 5 types of health and safety signs, and they all mean different things. How do you know which type of sign is which? Health and safety signs send their message through shape and colour. Once you know what you are looking for, you can quickly understand the exact meaning of the sign.

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1st October, 2024 - Management

9 Reasons Health And Safety Is Important For Your Business

Is health and safety important? You can bet your life it is. If you don't take health and safety seriously you are gambling with your life and the lives of others. Health and safety benefits your team and your business. Here are 9 reasons why health and safety is important for your business.

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11th September, 2024 - Management

Reporting Accidents, Injuries And Incidents At Work

Who should you report accidents to at work? In this blog post, we look at reporting accidents internally, including RIDDOR, the accident book, and internal reporting systems, and escalating accident reports externally if needed.

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5th September, 2024 - Management

The Duty Of Care At Work Explained For Employers And Employees

Employers owe their employees a duty of care. Employees owe their employers a duty of care. And employees owe each other a duty of care. We all must take care to avoid hurting someone else. But what does this mean? And is the duty of care relevant in the workplace?

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