
Inadequate Risk Assessment Missed Forklift Danger
A pallet manufacturer has been fined after a worker was struck by a fork lift truck. The worker was carrying a pallet across a workshop

Working Shifts Increases Risk of Heart Disease
According to new research, working in shifts has a negative impact on cardiovascular health. The Chinese study, which was published in the journal Occupational Medicine,

Top 5 Health and Safety Fines – March 2019
No company wants to face a health and safety fine. As we’ve shown, bigger companies are facing bigger fines since the introduction of tougher sentencing guidelines. This

The dangers of tweeting for employers
Employees posting inappropriate social media messaging has implications for employers. Recent examples of misjudged posts by celebrities have demonstrated the importance of thinking before you

Slips, Trips and Falls Costing Employers £73m in Annual Leave
Blog New research has further highlighted the hidden cost to employers of slips, trips and falls at work. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), slip,

How to prepare for a CQC inspection
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) acts as an independent regulator of health and social care. Its inspection regime aims to ensure that the quality of

Smart HR | How to incentivise employees the right way
Done right, employee incentives can play a significant role in attracting and retaining talented employees and keeping them focused and engaged. As well as making

Survey Shows Over 100 Retail Workers Attacked Every Day
An annual survey of retail crime has shown on average 115 retail employees were attacked at work every day last year. The latest British Retail

What is RIDDOR?
Blog Understanding the RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) responsibilities of an employer is crucial to ensure workplace safety and compliance. In

Sports, sickies and hungover staff | How to solve your summer HR challenges
BLOG We’re beginning to enjoy the start of the summer weather – but as an employer, you may be anxious about the chaos that this

Pregnancy and maternity discrimination | 2019 Guide
It’s hard to believe, but pregnancy and maternity discrimination are on the rise. These are the findings in a report by the Women and Equalities Committee which

H&S NEWS | Scaffolding Company Fined
A company has been fined after a 12-year-old slipped and fell off a scaffolding structure the business had erected. The scaffold could be accessed from