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Why is communication important in health and safety?
Discover why communication is essential in health and safety, how it reduces risk, supports compliance, and builds a stronger safety culture.
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Why is communication important in health and safety?
Discover why communication is essential in health and safety, how it reduces risk, supports compliance, and builds a stronger safety …
Why is health and safety training important in the workplace?
Why is health and safety important? Discover key responsibilities, risks, and legislation, and how to build a safer, more compliant …
What are the benefits of IOSH Managing Safely for construction managers?
Discover the significant benefits of IOSH Managing Safely for construction managers, including CITB funding options. Stay compliant and improve site …
Failure to prevent fraud guidance
Clear guidance explaining the failure to prevent fraud offence under the ECCTA 2023 (ECCTA) and steps to compliance …
What is the purpose of a fire door?
Comprehensive guide to how fire doors work, the purpose of fire doors and how to meet legal requirements …
Martyn’s Law summary
Martyn’s Law summary with key guidance to help organisations keep people safe and comply with the law …
How to carry out an event risk assessment
A comprehensive guide to help event organisers carry out an effective event risk assessment that complies with the law and …
How do you manage event security?
Comprehensive guide to event security, including what to cover in an event management plan and practical measures to protect people’s …
How does Martyn’s Law affect you?
Discussing how Martyn’s Law affects different types of organisations and events, and the steps to take to comply and manage …
How often do fire doors need to be inspected?
How often do fire doors need to be inspected to ensure they function correctly? Our guide explains what to do …
Employer’s guide to the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977
A practical guide to the Safety Representatives and Safety Committees Regulations 1977 …
Employer’s guide to The Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996
Employer’s guide to the Health and Safety (Consultation with Employees) Regulations 1996 …
Why is health and safety important?
Why is health and safety important? Discover key responsibilities, risks, and legislation, and how to build a safer, more compliant …
What challenge does generative AI face with respect to data?
What challenge does generative AI face with respect to data? Discover key risks and solutions …
Guide to the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998
An employer’s comprehensive guide to complying with the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) …
Menopause policy template
What to include in your menopause policy, with a free menopause policy template …
How to create an effective menopause policy for your workplace
Guide to creating a menopause policy that supports employees, compliance, and an inclusive workplace …
What are PUWER training requirements?
Discussing why PUWER training is important, PUWER training requirements and who needs PUWER training …
Hybrid workplace – health and safety guidance
Ensure health and safety compliance in a hybrid workplace by following our comprehensive guide for employers …
What is the purpose of a PUWER risk assessment?
Discover why a PUWER risk assessment is essential for health, safety and legal compliance, and the steps to follow to …
Grievance procedure sample
Grievance procedure sample and accompanying letter templates that you can adapt to your organisation and processes …
Hand arm vibration syndrome symptoms – how to manage them
In this comprehensive guide we discuss hand arm vibration syndrome symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention and legal implications …
Top 10 office hazards you might be overlooking
Discover the top 10 office hazards you might be overlooking and to mitigate the risks for a safer and healthier …
How to prevent corporate fraud: strategies for businesses
Fraud is costs UK businesses around £190 billion a year. But how can organisations prevent fraud? Here we share effective …
How does the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 affect employers and employees?
Comprehensive guide to the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998 and how it affects employees and employers …
How to apply the Care Act 2014 safeguarding framework in practice
Guide to the Care Act 2014 safeguarding adults framework, and how to apply principles in real-life to protect vulnerable people …
Guidance on the Modern Slavery Act 2015 Section 54
Essential guidance on compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 Section 54 to help organisations combat modern slavery which affects …
How to conduct a grievance hearing and what happens
Read our guide on how to conduct a grievance hearing at work, including what happens and the set procedures for …
Legionella risk assessment for landlords
This comprehensive guide explains the essentials of a legionella risk assessment for landlords and how to control risks to protect …
How do the PPE at Work Regulations 1992 protect workplace safety?
Guide to everything you need to know about the PPE at Work Regulations 1992 and an employer’s and employee’s responsibilities …
How to drive in ice and snow: essential tips
Essential advice for how to drive in ice and snow, with invaluable tips to stay safe and answers to common …
What’s the psychology behind behaviour based safety?
Comprehensive guide exploring psychological theories underpinning behaviour-based safety and how to apply them in the workplace …
What are the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992?
Make sure you know your manual handling responsibilities with our expert guide to the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 …
What is a legionella risk assessment?
Control exposure to legionella bacteria which can cause Legionnaires’ disease in our guide to legionella risk assessments …
How to promote equality and diversity in the workplace
Guide on how to promote equality and diversity in the workplace, with practical strategies you can implement …
Why is equality and diversity in the workplace important?
Guide to fostering diversity and equality in the workplace to create opportunities for personal growth and drive your organisation’s success …
Health & safety induction checklist
Our health & safety induction checklist helps you ensure new employees and contractors understand your workplace safety measures …
Health and safety in catering and hospitality – what training is required?
Working within the hospitality industry? Read our guide on the importance of health and safety in the hospitality industry and …
8 common electrical hazards in the workplace
Concerned about electrical safety in the workplace? Read our guide to the most common electrical hazards and how to deal …
What is an F10 notification and when is it required?
Are you planning a construction project? We discuss what an HSE F10 notification is, when it is required, and the …
Does health and safety awareness reduce costs for businesses?
We explore how to improve health and safety in the workplace and why it is important for your employees and …
Noise exposure limits UK: How loud is too loud at work?
Understanding noise exposure limits UK standards is critical. In this comprehensive guide we explore how to manage noise risks to …
Is a working from home risk assessment important?
A working from home risk assessment supports employers to meet legal health and safety responsibilities. Includes a handy risk assessment …
Essential guide to the management of health and safety at work
Is health and safety common sense? We explore that question and discuss how to manage health and safety in the …
How to improve health and safety in the workplace
We explore how to improve health and safety in the workplace and why it is important for your employees and …
How to create a retail health and safety checklist
Need to tackle retail conflict and manage employee safety? Read our guide to creating a retail health and safety checklist …
What is the biggest cause of workplace injury?
Preventing injury at work is vital for all organisations. Read our guide on the 10 most common workplace injuries and …
8 ways to foster awareness of the environment at work
Fostering awareness of the environment at work not only benefits the planet but also brings significant benefits for your business …
How to prevent slips, trips and falls in the workplace
Nearly 20,000 injuries a year are caused by slips, trips and falls in the workplace, but most are preventable. Read …
Webinar – Fire, health and safety expert panel Q&A 2024
This webinar from Praxis42 facilitates discussion amongst our expert panel to answer questions regarding fire, health, safety and compliance challenges …
IOSH Managing Safely course online: everything you need to know
Find out what is covered in the IOSH Managing Safely course online and how it can benefit your organisation …
What is a prohibition notice?
Find out what a prohibition is, the circumstances that can lead to a prohibition notice being issued, and what to …
Sexual harassment in the workplace statistics – how widespread is it?
How widespread is sexual harassment in the UK? We share the most enlightening sexual harassment in the workplace statistics …
What is sexual harassment in the workplace?
What is sexual harassment in the workplace? How to recognise, prevent and address sexual harassment …
Lone working policy and sexual harassment: protecting the vulnerable in the workplace
Lone workers are more vulnerable to sexual harassment. Here’s how to develop a lone working policy that addresses the risks …
Confined space risk assessment template
Do you need a confined space risk assessment template? Here is a confined space risk assessment example you can overwrite …
How to test for asbestos
Learn how to test for asbestos, what the process involves, where asbestos might be found and who is at risk …
How our IATP asbestos awareness course can help you
Discover how our IATP asbestos awareness course provides your employees with the knowledge they need to be aware of the …
What is asbestos awareness training?
In our comprehensive guide, we discuss what asbestos awareness training is, what it covers and why it is so important …
Identifying asbestos: a duty holder’s guide
Guide to duty holders’ responsibilities, including identifying asbestos, risk assessments, and asbestos management plans …
Is asbestos awareness training online effective?
Find out if an asbestos awareness training online course can effectively educate workers on the dangers so they can keep …
What equipment is covered by PUWER regulations?
The PUWER regulations ensure that equipment used in a workplace is safe to use. Read our guide to see what …
Sexual harassment in the workplace – how does new legislation affect employers?
This webinar discusses what new legislation on sexual harassment in the workplace means for employers and how to prepare …
What is PUWER?
Learn what is PUWER – the Provision of Work Equipment Regulations – and how the PUWER regulations apply to your …
How many types of asbestos training are there?
We look at how many types of asbestos training there are and what training involves, helping you choose the right …
How long does it take for asbestos to affect you?
Learn how long it can take for asbestos to affect you, why latency periods vary, the signs of asbestos exposure, …
Artificial intelligence and safety: new challenges for musculoskeletal health
We discuss artificial intelligence and safety and how to protect employees’ musculoskeletal health …
Cultivating a supportive workplace: how to reduce psychosocial risks
We discuss practical ways to manage psychosocial risks in the workplace and the significant benefits for your employees and organisation …
Who does the Control of Asbestos Regulations apply to?
Discover the aims of the Control of Asbestos Regulations, who they apply to and how to meet key requirements …
How does the Worker Protection Bill 2023 affect your workplace?
Discover what the Worker Protection Bill 2023 means for your organisation and employees, and how to ensure compliance …
What is the purpose of the health and safety file?
What should you include in a health and safety file? Who is responsible for it? We answer these questions and …
GDPR audit checklist – is your organisation compliant?
Do you need help with a GDPR audit? Here’s our handy guide and practical checklist …
Google Analytics and GDPR – Google’s renewed warning to businesses
Google has tightened up its rules about cookie consent which affects all businesses using Google Analytics …
Understanding GDPR data protection principles: a comprehensive guide
Your comprehensive guide to GDPR data protection principles and how they apply in practice to your organisation …
Confined space risk assessment: a comprehensive guide
Guide to the purpose and key elements of a confined space risk assessment, with employers’ and employees’ responsibilities …
How to write an anti bribery and corruption policy – essential tips
Need to know about managing conflict at work? Read our expert guide to conflict management improving your conflict management skills …
Conducting a disciplinary investigation: guide for employers
Need to know about managing conflict at work? Read our expert guide to conflict management improving your conflict management skills …
Your guide to COSHH: responsibilities of employees and employers
Protect employees from ill health caused by hazardous substances with our guide to what is COSHH and your responsibilities as …
What should a COSHH risk assessment include?
Protect employees from ill health caused by hazardous substances with our guide to what is COSHH and your responsibilities as …
10 conflict at work examples
Need to know about managing conflict at work? Read our expert guide to conflict management improving your conflict management skills …
Top 10 cyber security threats 2024
Cyber security for businesses is a critical topic in today’s digital landscape, and it’s a concern for organisations of all …
Secure remote access – easy guide for businesses
Cyber security for businesses is a critical topic in today’s digital landscape, and it’s a concern for organisations of all …
What can cause a lithium-ion battery explosion?
Find out how lithium-ion batteries work, why they are used, what can cause a lithium-ion battery explosion and what you …
Cheap gadgets, costly risks: understanding lithium-ion battery safety
Guide to lithium-ion battery safety and the dangers of buying cheap gadgets, with tips to help you choose safer products …
How common are lithium-ion battery fires?
Lithium-ion battery fires increased by 46% between 2022 and 2023. Here we talk about how these fires can be prevented …
How much exposure to wood dust is dangerous?
Find out how much exposure to wood dust is dangerous, an employer’s legal responsibilities, and practical safety measures to protect …
Top resources for health & safety students
Our experienced health and safety consultants have chosen the best health and safety books, magazines, apps, and other resources to …
Types of abrasive wheels
Types of abrasive wheels and how they are used for precision grinding, sharpening, shaping, and polishing in industrial and workshop …
What should you include in your ESG policy?
Find out what to include in your organisation’s ESG policy and what the benefits are …
What are ESG reporting requirements in the UK?
ESG reporting is a vital aspect of corporate responsibility and transparency. Here we discuss ESG reporting requirements in the UK …
IOSH risk assessment example
IOSH risk assessment example answers to help you successfully complete the final element of IOSH Managing Safely …
Best UK health and safety websites & resources
A list of trustworthy UK health and safety websites & resources so you can find the support your organisation needs …
Workplace health and safety policy sample
Here’s what you should include in a health and safety policy. We provide a health and safety policy sample to …
What is a health and safety policy statement?
Here’s what to cover in a health and safety policy statement. A detailed sample health and safety policy statement is …
Abrasive wheels regulations – a quick guide
Abrasive wheels regulations aim to prevent accidents and injuries. Here is an employer’s quick guide to regulations and how to …
Ladder inspection checklist
A ladder inspection checklist to help you make sure your ladder is safe. This is a list of the components …
Why is it important to review the accident book?
It’s important to have a clear accident reporting procedure. Here are 6 simple steps to managing, investigating and reporting accidents …
Accident reporting & investigation procedure – 6 steps
It’s important to have a clear accident reporting procedure. Here are 6 simple steps to managing, investigating and reporting accidents …
EV fleet – are electric cars safe?
EV fleet cars are becoming mainstream in the UK. Here we discuss the safety of electric cars and what you …
5 reasons to outsource health and safety
Discover why businesses across all sectors choose to outsource health and safety and how it could benefit your organisation …
What are IOSH courses?
How to choose the right IOSH courses for your employees to improve safety performance and comply with legal requirements …
Example health and safety policy
Free example health and safety policy to help you protect the health, safety and welfare of employees and ensure legal …
ISO 45001 checklist
Here we share the requirements of ISO 45001 and provide a handy ISO 45001 checklist …
What are the benefits of ISO 45001?
Exploring the benefits of ISO 45001 certification for organisations of all types and sizes …
What should you consider in a driving risk assessment?
A driving risk assessment helps you identify hazards so effective measures can be implemented to protect drivers and other road …
What is the purpose of a method statement?
The purpose of a method statement and how to use it most effectively to protect your employees and you organisation …
What is a workplace transport risk assessment?
Find out what a workplace transport risk assessment is, who needs one, what hazards to assess and an employer’s legal …
5 biggest health and safety management issues
Discover the top 5 health and safety management mistakes your organisation could be making, and how to avoid them …
What are the benefits of eLearning for employers and managers?
Looking to deploy effective training and boost learning across your organisation? Read our expert guide to the benefits of eLearning …
Working from home – health and safety guide
Guide to the Flexible Working Bill and employers’ health and safety responsibilities when employees are working from home …
How to manage health and safety for small businesses
In this webinar we discuss how to overcome the challenges of managing health and safety for small businesses and the …
What is a construction method statement?
Comprehensive guide to what a construction method statement is, when you need one, the benefits for your organisation, and what …
7 reasons why health and safety audits are important
The HSE recommends all organisations undertake health and safety audits. Here is how safety audits can benefit your business …
Manual handling safety: 10 team lifting tips
Team lifting can reduce manual handling risk. Here are our 10 top tips to ensure team manual handling is carried …
Is it time to review your first aid policy?
Regularly reviewing your first aid policy is essential to ensure it continues to be effective. Here’s what to consider …
What is ESG risk management?
How to follow an ESG risk management process so your organisation can capitalise on opportunities for sustainable growth …
Why your DSE process is building a non-compliance database and what to do about it
This webinar will look at the ways you may be currently assessing the DSE risks in your organisation and ways …
The role of physiotherapy in occupational health – Lina Chauhan
Lina Chauhan, ergonomic musculoskeletal wellbeing specialist for BT, discusses her career in occupational health physiotherapy …
Your essential guide to UK ladder regulations
What do UK ladder regulations mean for employers and employees? We answer FAQs about ladder safety …
Toxic AFFF firefighting foam – what you need to know
AFFF firefighting foam, which is mainly used to fight class B fires is being phased out – here’s what you …
