It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, but at Santa’s workshop, the elves face a smorgasbord of health & safety hazards that constitute unsafe working conditions, and could land the big man in hot water. From the worrying proximity of unruly reindeer to the crippling cold of Arctic temperatures, our professional opinion is that… Read More
Safety and disability: does more need to be done ? Those with disabilities deserve the same respect and opportunities as able bodied people. Sounds simple enough, right? And yet in 2024 it is still something that we are struggling to provide, even in the most basic of terms. Below we’ll explore why inclusivity challenges persist,… Read More
The dramatic resolution of the Grenfell enquiry was always likely to prompt action across the industry. After a slew of reforms to fire safety laws, the latest change in response to the enquiry comes from the British Standards Institution (BSI), whose standards influence professionals in a variety of disciplines across the UK and beyond. … Read More
The UK’s Health and Safety Executive has released its annual report on work-related ill health and injuries—and it makes particularly grim reading. Work-related injuries and fatalities both rose from the previous year, with a staggering 33.7 million working days being lost to injury or ill health. Figures More than 1.7 million workers were affected by… Read More
Online Training vs. Classroom Training: Which Is Best for Your Business? Choosing the right training method for your team is a crucial decision, especially in industries like construction where qualifications such as CITB training and UKATA certification are vital. With the rise of online learning, businesses now have more options than ever. But how do… Read More
While it’s currently Asbestos Awareness Week in Australia, another Commonwealth country is currently celebrating an important asbestos anniversary: 25 years since the last remaining form of asbestos was banned in the UK. The Asbestos (Prohibition) (Amendment) Regulations 1999 banned chrysotile (white) asbestos from being imported or used in any products or processes, completely banning all… Read More
When a ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ themed attraction went horribly wrong last year, it made headlines around the world. Yet little can compare to the disaster that inspired it, as immortalised in the 1971 documentary Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. The behind-the-scenes footage of a chocolate factory tour is a terrifying glimpse into… Read More
Today, on this World Mental Health day, many of us will be wearing yellow, bringing in cakes to share with our colleagues and possibly displaying the odd poster about the place to try and raise awareness of the importance of mental health in the Workplace. Mental health is something that is with us all of… Read More
Almost seven years on from the Grenfell Tower fire—and more than four years since the first revelations from the Grenfell enquiry—the full report has been released, and its conclusions are universally damning. Failures at every level meant that the risks were either missed or ignored, and even actively concealed to help sell dangerous products. Although… Read More
The cost-of-living crisis hasn’t dented the popularity of home renovations, but it has changed the type of work that’s being done. When it comes to kitchens, this means reining in plans for elaborate kitchen islands and marble sinks, and getting as much bang for your buck as possible. Cost-conscious kitchen planners will likely have heard… Read More