All business face challenges when winter arrives. Workers can complain of being cold, there can be equipment breakdowns, and there can be issues with safely getting to work for office-based staff, etc. Being prepared is the key to ensuring the reduction of risks (accidents and ill health) whilst maintaining efficiency. Preparation may be two-fold – […]
You need to advise the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if you have a medical condition that may affect your driving. If the doctor tells you to stop driving for three months or more OR you do not meet the required standards for certain entitlements on your licence, due to a medical condition, you […]
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed to Freight Transport Association that from 14 July 2018 it is introducing printed test certificates (MOT) for HGVs and trailers. The printed certificates will replace current handwritten test certificates and will look similar to car MOT certificates. If an HGV fails its MOT, a printed refusal […]
Monday 11th June 2018 was the beginning of Men’s Health Week. This weekly event is hosted by the Men’s Health Forum and is there to highlight the importance of men’s physical and mental health. Studies have proved that staff wellness programmes have reduced levels of sickness, and absences. Good employee health is good for business, […]
Each year, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) produces a report on health and well-being in the UK. This year, having surveyed over 1,000 HR professionals, the CIPD study revealed some notable areas of concern. Over the last 12 months, there has been a marked increase in the number of workplace absences linked […]
The twenty-first edition of the Forum of Private Business Health and Safety guide will be available for our members from 11th April 2018. It is a vital business resource for any business owner not only our members and it will give you peace of mind to know that you will be fully up to speed and compliant […]
This up and coming weekend the UK and Ireland will be celebrating St. Patricks Day (Saturday 17th March). The pub industries will be gearing up for what will be a busy few days so health and safety will be bigger than usual. Here are some tips on how to be alcohol aware: Ensure that you […]
Following on from our previous blog ‘Health and Safety in the Pub Environment’ we are now going to look at the equipment that all pubs will have and the hazards that come along with these. Pressurised Equipment There is a risk of explosion from over-pressurisation from beer pump systems or faulty/damaged cylinders. Again staff who […]
