How to care for your back when you work at home
Week 4 after setting up my home office and I pull a muscle in my back. Just one of the unexpected risks of working from home. My back has been in tip-top condition since I moved to work in a coworking centre a few years ago. I’d started to take it for granted and was […]
Top tips for keeping home workers healthy
Smart devices making remote work more accessible, combined with a need for social distancing, have meant that more of us are working from home now and plan to do so for the considerable future. Remote working offers a lot of benefits for employees and employers alike, from increased productivity to greater staff retention rates. But […]
The Basic PPE Your Company Might Need
Personal protective equipment (PPE) has been in the news an unusual amount in the past year as workers and the general public have sought to protect themselves from COVID-19. Its use was already a necessity for safety in many working environments, however. Different types of PPE protect users from hazards such as chemicals, extreme temperatures, […]
Guide to Statutory and Mandatory Training
Understanding regulation is a necessary and important element of running a company. It is your duty to ensure that all relevant staff understands and adhere to relevant legislation. Many of the rules cut across all industries while others are industry specific. For example, companies in the health and social care sector must ensure that their […]
Returning to Work in the Heat of COVID-19: What are Your Worker’s Rights?
Worker’s rights during COVID-19 may seem a little confusing, but we’ve got all your questions answered, right here… The Coronavirus has left many questions hanging in the air about worker’s rights. For those who are being asked to return to the workplace, many may be questioning their legal entitlements in these situations. For those who […]
Make Your Workplace COVID-Secure and Stay on Brand
Following the government’s updated guidelines, many of us are working on plans to make our places of work COVID-secure to ensure the health and safety of staff and customers. However, talking to fellow business owners it became apparent that we are concerned about what impact physical barriers and screens might have on both staff morale […]
Workstation assessments for your employees: everything you need to know
Workstation assessments aren’t a ‘nice-to-have’, they are a legal requirement. It is your responsibility as an employer to ensure employees can work comfortably without risk.
Owning health and safety at work: Practises that should always be in place
Take a look at your workspace now, can you spot any hazards? If so, what can you do to prevent them? Follow our checklist to assess your work environment.
Why it pays to create a safe and healthy environment at work
Health and Safety isn’t just about risk reduction, it is also about creating healthy environments where people and businesses flourish.