Blog: 1st November 2018

Temperatures across the UK are pretty warm for July this year, with an amber extreme heat warning now being issued by the Met Office for the upcoming weekend. It is acknowledged that moderate and extreme ambient temperatures increase the risk of occupational accidents and it is an employer’s duty to risk assess thermal comfort isRead more

With Noise Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) being the world’s 5th leading cause of Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs), the annual global advocacy event World Hearing Day raises awareness regarding hearing loss, and promotes ear and hearing care, and calls for action to address hearing loss and related issues. The theme for 2022 “To hear forRead more

Preparation Prepare in advance and check through folders and records to ensure documents are up to date, or you know where the gaps are so you’re not caught unawares Space Make sure there is a dedicated space for the auditor to work and view sample documents Repeat Audits If this is a repeat audit thenRead more

With 5th November on the horizon we thought we’d share some recently released guidance by the Office for Product Safety and Standards, on how to use fireworks responsibly, protecting people and keeping animals away from harm. Only buy from licenced sellers Make sure you buy fireworks from licenced in-store and online retailers. Do not buyRead more

We walk past dozens of fire doors every day without even noticing them. We don’t give them a second thought – at least, not until we need them. But fire doors are a critical element in preventing the spread of fire and smoke, and it should be everybody’s responsibility in a shared building to makeRead more