As part of June’s Hazard of the Month, Substance Misuse, we’re highlighting two key areas: Drugs and Alcohol at Work & Healthy Living Awareness. Drugs and Alcohol at Work Employers have a legal duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of their employees. Being able to identify the signs of drug and alcohol misuse is […]
New and expectant mothers are a particularly vulnerable group who may be affected by health and safety risks at work. As a result, there are a number of statutory instruments such as the Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, the Employments Rights Act 1996, Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 and the Equality […]
It is important for employers to look after a pregnant worker’s health and wellbeing during pregnancy, keeping them safe from workplace hazards and supporting them during and after their pregnancy. 1. Consult company policies After your employee has made you aware of their pregnancy, you should find out about your company’s pregnancy and maternity policies […]
Health and Safety Executive authorises Crown Censure of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service following radon exposure at HMP Dartmoor The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today notified His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) of its intention to issue a Crown Censure following an investigation into radon exposure at HMP Dartmoor in Devon. […]
As part of May’s Hazard of the Month, Office, we’re highlighting two key areas: Evacuation Safety and New and Expectant Parents Evacuation Safety It is vital that your staff are well-trained and feel confident in their ability to respond quickly in an emergency situation, to ensure everyone is able to evacuate safely. Everybody on site in […]
MPs warn workplace violence is “out of control” A cross-party group of MPs and peers has warned that workplace violence is “out of control” and is demanding urgent government action. A new report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Occupational Safety and Health says abuse, threats and assaults are now a routine part of working […]
Elephant poll urges world not to forget key issues This year, it seems an appropriate day to reveal what occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals believe to be the chief ‘elephant in the room’ when it comes to their practice. All of us will talk about the weather, we’ll talk about sport, we’ll talk about […]
Working alone can increase the risk to the health and safety of any employee due to a lack of supervision and longer response times to potential emergencies. In an industry like transportation, where workers already have a high risk profile, lone working can exacerbate existing risks and introduce new ones. What are the risk for […]
Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations, employers must manage the risk to lone workers. One of the key risks that affect lone workers is violence – defined by the HSE as ‘any incident in which a person is abused, threatened or assaulted in circumstances relating to their work’. Keep reading to […]
6.1M UK managers lack mental health training New research reveals 6.1m UK workers with line management responsibility are not prepared for conversations about mental health with those they have a duty of care for. The analysis, completed by health and safety training provider RRC International, found that one in four employees have management accountability, but 71% […]