The health and safety of the workforce should be management’s top priority as it considers how to bring operations back to some semblance of normal. This is, of course, a moral, ethical and legal concern…
The UK Construction Leadership Council has issued its latest guidance this week. The guidance is intended to introduce consistent measures on construction sites. The measures apply to all UK construction sites and is aligned…
For the UK as a whole, never before have we experienced such challenging times. We know this may be worrying for many of you out there, so we wanted to bring you up to speed…
As the director of Safety Forward, I felt that now is a good time to reach out to clients and provide them with some opportunities to explore over the coming weeks. We are in…
We have recently had quite a few enquiries regarding coronavirus and how to deal with it. Below are some guidelines to follow if you suspect you may have the virus. What to do if an…
It has been announced this month that the UK government has plans to establish a new building safety regulator as part of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). This aim of the regulator will be…
We are currently looking for a suitable venue to host an evening event which will be to raise funds for our chosen charity The Lighthouse Club. This amazing charity supports workers in the construction sector…
This course builds on the Level 2 Award in First Aid for Mental Health, it covers a wider range of mental health conditions and goes into detail on the range of therapy and professional support…
This course is suitable for everyone but has been designed to help employers to provide a positive mental health culture within the workplace. It also provides learners with comprehensive knowledge on a range of the…
We are holding our first Mental Health First Aid Awareness Course! This Mental Health First Aid awareness course is suitable for everyone as it provides learners with the knowledge to recognise a suspected mental health…
Health and Safety Regulations Are you feeling confused with the different types of Health and Safety regulations? It is essential to comply with them in order for employers to protect their employees and their organisation.…
Stressbox Explains: What is stress and how can we manage it effectively? Stress is defined as the body’s natural defence mechanism when faced with a lot of external pressure. Moderate levels of stress are beneficial,…
Is Face Fit Testing a legal requirement? The simple answer is yes, FaceFit Testing is a legal duty under; The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. The Control of Lead at Work Regulations.…
With 1 in 6 workers in the UK struggling with mental help problems, it’s important to support your colleagues through mental health problems whether you’re a manager or a colleague. Here is some advice for…
In recent years, there has been an increasing realisation of the importance of improving employee health and wellbeing in the workplace in order to increase employee productivity, encourage colleague cooperation, and reduce work related stress.…
What is a licence check? It's widely understood that your driving licence carries information regarding your driving record, which details information such as your current points, disqualifications and of course which vehicles you are licensed…
Fire Safety Did you know that it is a legal requirement to have an Fire Risk Assessment undertaken? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person should ensure a fire risk assessment…
Staying safe and healthy at work is very important, no matter what your job is. You should always try to reduce your risks of injury and illness at work. Here are a few tips to…
Do I need an Asbestos survey? Do you own a property that was built before the year 2000? If your answer is yes, then it may contain asbestos materials within it's structure. Since August 1999,…
Due to expansion we are currently recruiting a H&S Consultant at our established Penkridge office. Please see our job description below: Health & Safety Consultant-Midlands Based Position Overview and Responsibilities: The following work will…
From the 1st October 2006, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person (RP) of any non-domestic premises to carry out a fire risk assessment. A fire risk assessment includes analysing measures…
Workplace transport is any activity involving vehicles used in a workplace. Vehicles driven on public roads are not included, except where the vehicle is being loaded or unloaded on a public road adjacent to their…
As a business owner, to comply with health and safety regulations, you are obliged to conduct regular audits of your business to help identify health and safety risks and consider ways of improving your safety…
A refuse collection company has been fined £1m after a worker was run over and killed. Canterbury Crown Court heard how, on 18 October 2013, Veolia ES (UK) Limited’s employee Mr John Head suffered fatal…