How important is off the job safety?
Ever heard of or considered off the job safety for your employees? Apparently off the job safety is becoming one of those buzz terms and gaining in popularity in many parts of the world. But,…
Engage any new starter with health and safety from day one
For a new starter in any business there’s a lot of information to take in immediately. As an employer you obviously want your new recruits to hit the ground running in their everyday role but…
Should you be wearing a dust mask?
The likelihood is that if you’re working in construction you should definitely be wearing a dust mask. Respirator dust masks these days are highly effective and are essential pieces of kit in hazardous environments. However,…
How to stay safe and healthy working outdoors in winter
Ok, so the clocks have only just gone back but it’s worth preparing if you’re one of those hardy souls who has to endure working outdoors in winter. Throw in a subtle mixture of the…
What are the telltale signs of stress?
Everyone will have cause to experience stress at some point in his or her life. For many, stress is a constant companion, maybe bought about by a situation at work or home. Quite often the…
Levels of mental illness increasing in the construction sector
Mental illness isn’t selective or choosy in its selection process. So, with cases of mental illness becoming more prevalent across society generally, it’s fair to assume that within each industry sector, figures will reflect this.…
Health & Safety – More than just a folder on a shelf
Your health & safety system is not just a folder on a shelf or a few documents on your computer, its about how your employees do their job safely and effectively. As an…
Common Working at Height Questions Answered
I’m a manager, how do I judge if someone is competent to work at height? You should make sure that people with sufficient skills, knowledge and experience are employed to perform the task, or, if…