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15th October, 2026 - Management

Most Dangerous Jobs In The UK: 10 High-Risk Jobs And Industries

Some jobs carry greater risks of fatal or serious injury than others. In this guide, we look at ten high-risk occupations, trades and industries, the hazards workers may face, and why managing health and safety is so important.

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29th September, 2026 - Management

10 Reasons Why You Can Achieve Zero Harm

Zero harm can never be achieved at work. It is unrealistic, practically impossible, and meaningless. These are all arguments against zero harm, and there are many (including health and safety professionals) who agree with them. So, is zero harm just setting ourselves up for failure?

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23rd September, 2026 - Management

The Definition Of Risk In Health And Safety (With Workplace Examples)

In health and safety, a risk is the chance that somebody could be harmed. A risk calculates how likely it is that someone will be hurt, and how severely. In this post, we look at the definition of risk in health and safety, and some common examples of workplace risks.

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15th September, 2026 - Management

What Does LOLER Stand For?

In health and safety, LOLER stands for the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations. This is a set of legal requirements surrounding lifting operations and the equipment used to carry them out. These regulations are often referred to as LOLER for short. But what is LOLER?

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12th August, 2026 - Management

The A-Z Of Health And Safety Acronyms And Abbreviations

In health and safety, every other sentence seems to contain an acronym or abbreviation. Some words and phrases are just easier to remember if you shorten them down to a few letters. But if you're lost in the lingo when asked for your RAMS on the ACMs required in the CDM CPP, this guide will help.

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29th July, 2026 - Management

'So Far As Is Reasonably Practicable' Meaning Explained For Health And Safety

So far as is reasonably practicable is a term that comes up a lot in health and safety. But what does it mean? How do you decide if something is reasonably practicable? And how does the law define it? Let's look in detail at the health and safety phrase 'So far as is reasonably practicable'.

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23rd July, 2026 - Management

5 Examples Of How Near Miss Reporting Can Stop Accidents

Near-miss reporting might not be a legal requirement, but reporting the accidents and incidents that follow will be. So it makes sense to get near-miss reporting in place, because near-miss reporting can help prevent future accidents before they happen. Here are 5 examples.

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17th June, 2026 - Management

Health And Safety: The Principles Of Prevention

The principles of prevention are a series of rules, in order, that form a best practice approach to risk management. The principles go from most effective to least effective. The most effective option is to avoid risk. When you can't avoid risk, the other principles of prevention should be applied.

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30th April, 2026 - Management

Proactive Vs Reactive Health And Safety Management

Is your health and safety management more proactive or reactive? Which one you focus on could have a big impact on your safety culture and your bottom line. But what's the difference between proactive and reactive safety? Should you use one, the other, or both? Let's take a look!

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28th April, 2026 - Management

RIDDOR Explained - Quick Facts And Simple Stats

What is RIDDOR? Find out with these quick facts and simple stats. We'll explain what RIDDOR is, what you need to do, and when you need to do it. RIDDOR applies to every workplace in the UK, so it's a legal requirement to understand the rules, what you need to report, and when.

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2nd April, 2026 - Management

The Power Of Good Habits In Health And Safety (And Life)

What are habits? Actions we often take, things we repeat, steps we take without thinking. Good habits help us grow. Small regular acts add up to massive changes in long-term results. And we can use this power to achieve things at home, at work, and even in health and safety.

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31st March, 2026 - Management

10 Health & Safety Myths And The Truth Behind Them

Health and safety sometimes gets a bad name. It seems that more and more stringent rules are being 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 attempt to separate fact from fiction.

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