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Winter hazards at work: Preventing slips, trips, and falls

OtherBy Scott Mathie17th December 2024

As winter sets in, businesses face an increased risk of slips, trips, and falls, particularly as icy conditions, wet floors, and snow create hazards both indoors and outdoors. These accidents not only result in injuries but can also lead to a loss in productivity, and costly compensation claims. Ensuring workplace safety during the winter months…

Common manual handling mistakes and how to avoid them

Manual HandlingBy Scott Mathie11th December 2024

Manual handling tasks, such as lifting, carrying, or moving heavy objects, are integral to many workplaces. However, improper techniques can lead to injuries, particularly back problems, which are a leading cause of absenteeism in the UK. To safeguard your workforce, it’s essential to understand common manual handling mistakes and how to prevent them. 1. Poor…

Why is manual handling training important for employees?

Manual HandlingBy Scott Mathie25th November 2024

Manual handling is an essential part of many jobs, but it also comes with a significant risk of injury. In fact, the majority of work-related injuries in the UK are due to poor manual handling techniques, with back injuries being the leading cause of staff absence. For both employees and employers, manual handling training is…

What is a fire risk assessment and why does your business need one?

Fire SafetyBy Scott Mathie18th November 2024

Fire risk assessments are a crucial part of ensuring the safety of your workplace or building. In the UK, they are a legal requirement for all non-domestic premises, mandated to identify and mitigate fire risks. If you’re responsible for a business or property, understanding the importance and process of a fire risk assessment is essential—not…

Does E-Learning have a role to play in your overall Health & Safety Training?

Fire SafetyBy Scott Mathie3rd January 2024

As a company, we would encourage companies to utilise either face to face or our virtual classroom (via Microsoft teams or Zoom) training as the primary way of educating your staff in most circumstances. This gives you the best chance to ask questions etc of the trainer at the time of the training.  Having said…

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