Drug and alcohol testing might sound like a topic reserved for Olympic athletes and sports stars, but it’s also a standard part of modern occupational health. Why? Because the safety of employees and the public …
What is manual handling? You’ve probably heard the term “manual handling” during safety briefings, or spotted it on a bulletin board. It might sound like health and safety jargon, but it’s actually something that most …
What is COSHH? It might sound like another obscure workplace acronym, but the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations saves lives. COSHH regulations require employers to control exposure to hazardous materials in the workplace. …
It’s Monday morning, and for most people, that means a fresh start to the working week. But for someone with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), it might mean waking up with blurred vision, pins and needles in …
In a world dominated by planes, trains and automobiles, it’s easy to forget that one of the simplest forms of exercise is right at our feet. Walking is not just a means of getting from …
Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our daily lives, yet so many of us struggle to get enough of it. Whether it’s the demands of modern life, stress or simply bad habits, …
Whether it’s changing a lightbulb in an office, accessing shelves in a warehouse, or conducting maintenance on a construction site, ladders allow employees to complete difficult tasks efficiently. However, ladders also pose substantial risks when …
What is ergonomics? Imagine sitting at your desk, hunched over a keyboard, staring at your screen for hours. Your back aches, your wrists feel sore and by the end of the day you’re exhausted. This …
In most workplaces, conversations about health and safety tend to focus on the obvious; slips, trips, falls and heavy machinery hazards. But what about the illnesses that develop quietly over time? Skin conditions are one …
RIDDOR, or the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations, is a piece of legislation designed to keep workplaces accountable when work-related injuries and illnesses occur. But what exactly does it cover and why …