Artificial intelligence sounds like a concept from a science fiction film but what impact will it have on health and safety? We explore this question and discover how AI is already making workplaces safer across the world. Artificial intelligence – sounds like you’ve settled down to watch a sci-fi… Read More »
GRI 403 is a new occupational health and safety reporting standard from the Global Reporting Initiative. In this week’s blog at Project Skills Solutions, we have a look at GRI 403 to find out what it is and also how it will impact health and safety at work. The new… Read More »
Not everyone is cut out to be a leader even if they study the skills and experience needed. That being said, there are certain skills and attributes that ‘good’ leaders have and this can be critical to a successful health and safety policy in the workplace. This week in the… Read More »
Forklifts are a common part of many workplaces, however, managing forklift workers and ensuring that health and safety is maintained can be confusing for many managers. According to recent statistics, forklifts are the most dangerous form of transport to use in the workplace. 25% of workplace injuries that are caused by… Read More »
Britain’s workplaces have become far more inclusive in recent years however there is still much work to be done. A report by the centre for Ethnicity and Racism Studies at the University of Leeds found that negative perceptions of workers of Muslim faith still exist and this can be exasperated… Read More »
Health and safety matters from the very top of an organisation right down to the bottom. This is true of any business and particularly the construction industry. In a previous blog post – What are the main health and safety risks in the construction industry? – we found that there… Read More »
Injuries and accidents happen at work all the time. When we blogged about Britain’s Health & Safety Statistics for 2016-17 at the end of last year, we found that 70,116 injuries were sustained by workers and reported by their employer. The real number is perhaps higher, however, how many of… Read More »
A few months ago we looked at stress at work – How Bad is Workplace Stress in the UK? – and we found that 59% of respondents said that work is the main cause of stress in their lives. Long working hours and the work (or lack of work) by… Read More »
Health and safety regulations can change rapidly and complying with the law while keeping everyone safe can be incredibly difficult for any business no matter how big or small. After the cap on fines for health and safety breaches was lifted in March 2015, avoidable incidents that a company is… Read More »
It goes without saying that being under the influence of drugs at work– whether illicit or certain prescription drugs – can seriously impact not only the ability of an employee to do their job but health and safety in general. A report found that out of 1.6 million workers who… Read More »
The stigma around mental health and the workplace is starting to erode however major problems still exist for many British workers. Suffering from stress, anxiety and/or depression can pose big problems not just for the individual themselves but for the wider workforce. Poor concentration levels, lack of interest in work… Read More »
There are over 17,000 people in the UK who suffer from hearing loss, ringing in their ears and other conditions due to being exposed to excessive noise in the workplace. However, how bad is this for workers in Britain? In this weeks’ blog post we are going to look at… Read More »
Undertaking health and safety training is all well and good however the hardest part comes afterwards. You need to ensure that what is learnt during the training is adhered to. Training and awareness itself doesn’t necessarily develop into a safer working environment. While it can lay the foundations of a… Read More »
Apart from our blog (obviously!) do you read any other health and safety blogs on a regular basis? Or perhaps you just visit one every now and again? When you are busy with work and in your personal life it can be hard sometimes to keep up with the goings-on… Read More »
Why not spread the cost of your NEBOSH National General Certificate course, and make monthly payments up until your course date with our NEBOSH Payment Plan? No extra charge. How it works You want to book a NEBOSH course. Just contact our training team, via phone, email or online chat… Read More »
What do you associate with this time of year? Snow, presents, family? What about that feeling of regret the next morning after the works’ Christmas party? For many of us, the festive season is a time to drink a bit more than is recommended and while this generally makes for… Read More »
Health and safety breaches and accidents at work not only cost £5.3 billion to the British economy every year but companies have to pay out larger fines than ever before. We touched on the subject of maximum health and safety fines previously and what the change in legislation from 12th… Read More »
It’s that time of year again – the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released their statistics for workplace health and safety for 2016-17. Which is why in this week’s blog we’re going to be discussing whether you’re being healthier and safer at work? Has the cost of sickness and… Read More »
Being in charge of a group of people isn’t easy. Aside from all the usual things that you need to balance from different personalities and workplace conflicts, to ensuring that work is completed on time, a safety manager has added responsibilities. Keeping on top of health and safety legislation and… Read More »
Many businesses use contractors to help with one off projects or on a long term basis. A contractor is someone who is carrying out work for a company but is not actually an employee of that company. Similarly, a sub-contractor is an individual or a firm that is brought on… Read More »
Sick days taken by workers might be at one of the lowest levels however work related injuries still cost around £14 billion to the British economy. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has set out its strategy for the next year and lessening this financial impact is one of its… Read More »
It may sound like an obvious question but what constitutes a hazard in the workplace? Many hazards aren’t blatantly obvious and when we think of a potential danger at work we normally conjure up a physical or chemical hazard. The reality is that many things at work can be dangerous… Read More »
Health and safety can differ greatly from country to country. The EU does have a legal framework in place that outlines the minimum number of regulations that need to be implemented and also provides protection for workers in their employment. That being said, the data across the EU shows that… Read More »
When you think about the causes of workplace injuries, what comes to mind? Not being properly trained? Maybe an employee’s thoughts are elsewhere? What about a low level of literacy? Something that is not often talked about in the world of health and safety is poor reading ability being a… Read More »
What do you think you would do in the event of a fire in your workplace? Run isn’t the answer that we are looking for! The fact is that many people don’t know how they would react in this situation and this can put lives at risk. The Dangerous Substances… Read More »
The Site Safety Plus Scheme, run through The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is designed for people working in the civil engineering, building and associated industries to boost their existing knowledge and learn new skills to further their career. Looking to get your CSCS card? You need the CITB Health and… Read More »
Working at heights is one of those things that you hear about in relation to ‘health and safety gone mad’. We’ve all read the story about the window cleaner not being allowed to use a ladder anymore but if we cut through the sensationalism there is a very relevant reason… Read More »
Membership of IOSH (The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) can open a lot of doors to your career development while enhancing your skills and allowing you to directly impact health and safety policy in the UK. Joining an organisation isn’t always an easy decision however with an IOSH membership… Read More »
Not everyone performs to their highest level 100% of the time. This is OK as we are only human however when it starts to become a problem you need to take action. In fact, many managers are left wondering how to motivate an underperforming team when nothing they do seems… Read More »
No-one likes being the new person at work. They probably don’t really know anyone and they might even be new to the industry itself. Workplaces can create cliques and it can be difficult as an outsider to integrate right away. For managers, new employees can create a problem as well…. Read More »
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