Protecting Your Business from Phishing Attacks

Phishing is a form of online fraud where scammers deceive individuals into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords or credit card details, by pretending to be a reliable source. This can occur through emails, social media, or fraudulent websites. Businesses of all types and sizes are targets for phishing attacks, so it is essential you […]

GDPR: Processing Personal Data

GDPR is a set of regulations that businesses must adhere to in regards to the collection and storage of employee and customer data – breaching these rules could land companies with a serious fine. No matter what size your business is, if you handle any personal data (and you most likely do!), GDPR is relevant […]

Top 10 Tips for Working from Home Securely

There are a number of challenges and risks to GDPR when some or all of your workforce works remotely. We’ve put together our top ten tips to help you handle these risks alongside your team. 1. Implement and follow WFH policies and procedures You should have a clear policy in place for staff who are […]

Safety Spotlight: GDPR & Security and Terror Alerts

As part of November’s Hazard of the Month, Security, we’re highlighting two key areas: GDPR and Security & Terror Alerts. GDPR There are seven key principles set out by the UK GDPR that inform the general data protection legislation. While not hard and fast rules, these principles lie at the heart of the regime, representing […]

GDPR for Business

GDPR stands for the General Data Protection Regulation, which is part of the Data Protection Act 2018. This regulation relates to the handling of personal data by companies storing personal information, whether this is in a private, public, or work capacity. Keep reading to learn more about your business responsibilities under GDPR. What is personal […]

Safety Spotlight: Cyber Security, GDPR & Phishing Awareness

As part of December’s Hazard of the Month, IT Security and GDPR, we’re highlighting three key areas: Cyber Security, GDPR & Phishing Awareness. Cyber Security Taking action to protect yourself and your business from cyber security risks is essential in this modern age of working. However, it doesn’t need to be daunting – there are some […]

Safety Spotlight: Time Management, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) & Risk Assessment

As part of November’s Hazard of the Month, Poor Planning, we’re highlighting three key areas: Time Management, General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) & Risk Assessment. Time Management Time management is an essential skill to have to ensure that you have a proper work-life balance. Poor time management can lead to stress and feeling overwhelmed at […]

Week Commencing 27/01/2020 – In The News

Wheels of a green truck which are red in the middle.

New Hazard of the Month Revealed! WA Management are pleased to announce their next hazard of the month for February is ‘Unsuitable PPE/Equipment.’ We have chosen this hazard after noticing instances on sites visits where PPE such as respiratory masks were being used despite not being face-fitted or incorrect working at height equipment being employed that was unsuitable for the task at hand. […]

Week Commencing 30/12/2019 – In The News

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First Hazard of the Month for 2020 First of all, we hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and New Year! Secondly, WA Management are excited to announce our first Hazard of the Month for 2020, Roles and Responsibilities! With this hazard, we will be focusing on the duties of both employees and employers in making sure […]

Week Commencing 04/11/2019 – In The News

A blue tractor on a green field with a tree against a cloudy blue sky.

Farming Partnership Fined After Member of the Public Killed The Farming Partnership B A L Ackroyd has been fined £18,000 with costs of £10,690 after a member of the public was killed. On 22 February 2017, the deceased was struck by a telescopic loader being driven by farmer Anthony Ackroyd. Mr Ackroyd was driving a telescopic loader […]