Heatwave: ‘Employers should evaluate working environment in their thermal comfort risk assessment’
July 12, 2022
How businesses should 'beat the heat' during heatwaves. During most seasons in the UK, it’s hard to imagine heat stress being a real danger. Read More
‘Brexit Means Brexit’ – How does the UK’s approach to stress and mental health compare to the approach across Europe?
April 11, 2022
Paul Verrico and Sarah Valentine from law firm Eversheds Sutherland consider how the UK’s approach to stress and mental health compares to the approach across Europe. Read More
Safety Theory: Habituation, remote misses and safety messaging
July 5, 2021
Have you ever wondered why workers seem not to learn from near misses that happen to them or colleagues? Why do employees repeatedly do things that are obviously unsafe? Read More
Legionella: Where low occupancy poses water-borne risks
April 28, 2020
As the ‘new normal’ settles in, and questions are asked about when we might return to work, organisations are advised to shift their focus from fire-fighting to business continuity planning and developing a strategy for the re-start of operations. This will ensure organisations are best placed to tackle current concerns, as well as to respond when the Government restrictions are lifted. Read More
A new Memorandum of Understanding between the Chief Coroner and the HSE
September 23, 2019
Sarah Valentine, goes through the new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been agreed between HSE and the Chief Coroner of England and Wales. Read More
Road safety: Compliance in the spotlight for transport operators
October 29, 2018
A look at the obligation on road transport operators to notify the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC) of any changes or events which may affect repute Read More