Suicide in the Workplace
Suicide is a rare outcome, but thoughts of suicide, suicidal behaviours, and exposure to suicide are common experiences in workplaces,…
Firefighting Provision for Lithium-Ion Fires
The use of Lithium-ion batteries has significantly increased over recent years, being used to power handheld power tools, laptops, mobile…
FLT Operator Authorisation
Formally authorising forklift truck (FLT) operators is a key element of safe workplace management. After an operator has received appropriate…
Emergency Evacuation Plans (EEPs)
A PEEP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan) and a GEEP (General Emergency Evacuation Plan) are both key elements of fire safety…
Statutory Rates and Minimum Wage
National Minimum Wage National Minimum Wage increases each April. In preparation for this, please see below details of the current…
Exposure Monitoring in the Workplace
Many employees are exposed to a variety of substances at work (e.g. liquids, gases, aerosols, fumes, dusts, fibres) which can,…
Behavioural Safety
Behavioural safety is a proactive approach to health and safety that focuses on the human element of the workplace. Its…
Building Safety Act 2022
The Building Safety Act 2022 is a major new law created to make buildings, especially tall residential buildings, much safer….
Safe Charging and Use of Electric Vehicles (EV’s)
Electric vehicles (EVs) are broadly categorised into two main types, Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs), and Plug in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEVs)….