Author: WA Management

Safety body slams PPE write off as ‘shameful’ The world voice for occupational safety and health professionals has labelled the former UK government’s failed £1.4bn pandemic deal on personal protective equipment (PPE) as “shameful”. Criticism from the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) follows a BBC investigation which revealed the shocking numbers of aprons, masks and […]

Having an awareness of potential unconscious biases in the workplace and how to overcome these is essential to the success of your team. Keep reading to learn how to reduce biases – helping improve trust, inclusivity, and productivity in your company. What is unconscious bias? How a person thinks can depend on their life experiences, […]

Competency is key – associations respond to UK building plan IOSH and CIOB have urged Labour to consider quality and competency in its ambitious construction targets. Associations including IOSH, CIOB and RoSPA have expressed caution in response to the Government’s plan to build 1.5 million homes over five years. Labour’s landslide election victory means attention […]

Time management is an essential skill for those responsible for workplace health and safety. Tasks required to ensure safety on the job must be reliably completed on time, and managing your time can help to improve effectiveness and reduce stress at work. So, how can you improve your time management? Create a health and safety […]

Rise in workplace deaths shows ‘lessons aren’t being learned’ The global body for health and safety professionals says “lessons aren’t being learned” after it was revealed one worker is killed every week in the UK construction industry. New figures published show that 51 deaths occurred in construction in 2023-24, an increase of four from the previous […]

As part of July’s Hazard of the Month, Planning, we’re highlighting two key areas: Time Management and Unconscious Bias. Time Management Honing our time management skills and implementing organisational techniques can help us both in our personal and professional lives. By making good use of the time and resources available to you, achieving goals and striking […]

Charitable trust fined following death of volunteer A charitable trust has been fined after a volunteer lost his life during restoration work on the Wilts and Berks Canal. Peter Konitzer was fatally crushed when a section of a wall collapsed onto him in an excavation at Pewsham locks on 24 August 2016. The 62-year-old had […]

Fears expressed over fire safety of new lithium-ion battery storage site Concerns have been raised over fire safety arrangements at a proposed new battery storage site in Scotland, after it was revealed that the local fire service did not have the right equipment to deal with a fire there. Local residents and councillors in Cockenzie […]

For small and medium-sized enterprises, the concepts of ‘sustainability’ and ‘ESG’ (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and their respective initiatives are becoming increasingly more relevant to their business’s operations; however this does not mean that there is clarity about what they entail. On the surface, it may seem that the terms are interchangeable – however, while […]

Use of Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) fire extinguishers is set to be phased out in the UK, with parliament expected to prohibit the manufacture and sale of these extinguishers before 2026. This is part of an ongoing phase-out of PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) from firefighting products due to the lasting harmful impact on the environment. […]