CEO Spotlight – From the frontline to the forefront
September 24, 2024
Having began his career as a paramedic Jason Killens is now Chief Executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service NHS Trust. In this special episode of the Safety Conversation Podcast, he explains how his perspective of health and safety has shifted as he moved into a leadership role. Read More
Take time to pause, reflect and reset when preparing to tow
September 11, 2024
Drivers and employers need to ensure that they take safety seriously when towing trailers, says Dr Karen McDonnell, Head of Global Relations at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Read More
Risks of not completing a Legionella risk assessment on time
September 3, 2024
SHP hears from Charlie Brain, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre on Legionella risk assessments. Read More
Legionella risk: New builds – pitfalls and downfalls
August 9, 2024
Peter Gunn from Water Hygiene Centre looks at the handover of a new buildings and discusses common water safety issues that can come with it. Read More
New RoSPA qualification targets driver confidence
August 8, 2024
Created for those who regularly drive for work, new qualification aims to improve driver safety standards by elevating driver knowledge. Read More
The Direct Vision Standard: Reducing incidents involving HGVs and vulnerable road users
August 1, 2024
Mark Pawsey, UK Distribution Manager at Air Products explains the revisions to the Standard and why Air Products has taken the decision to implement the changes across its entire UK fleet. Read More
Positive Legionella count: What’s the next steps?
July 31, 2024
Peter Gunn, Senior Consultant at Water Hygiene Centre discusses the actions to take after a water sample tests positive for Legionella. Read More
Learning lessons from worker’s weir drowning
July 30, 2024
Drowning of 60-year-old construction was avoidable but essential learning must be taken from the tragedy, explains legal expert. Read More
Driving for work: Four essential safety tips
July 12, 2024
Many people spend time driving as part of their daily work responsibilities - the team at Hendy Group provide tips for employees on the road. Read More
Managing the risks of workplace transport
July 8, 2024
Vehicle-related deaths and injuries are preventable if employers take the right steps to assess the risks and implement the right control measures, says Dr Karen McDonnell, at RoSPA. Read More