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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

As temperatures begin to rise so does the focus concerning the importance of employee welfare when working outdoors. Don’t forget the “Five S’s of Sun Safety”: 🌞 SLIP on protective clothing Encourage workers to keep covered up. Clothing can be one of the most effective barriers. 🌞 SLOP on SPF 30+ broad spectrum UVA sunscreenRead more

Breathe Easy Week coincides with the British Lung Foundations ‘Love Your Lungs Week, 21-27 June’ a week in which people come together to raise awareness around lung health and the impacts that it can have on both a person’s mental & physical health. Approximately 10,000 people in the UK are newly diagnosed with a lung diseaseRead more

Latest Update : 2nd February 2021 National lockdown: stay at home Coronavirus (COVID‑19) is spreading fast. Do not leave your home unless necessary. 1 in 3 people who have the virus have no symptoms, so you could be spreading it without knowing it. National lockdown: Stay at Home Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across theRead more

I think we can all agree that 2021 is determined to present all sectors of business with challenges, none more so than in health and safety. An easy ✅ on your to-do-list is our revitalised accident, incident and near miss reporting software – RDHS AIR, enabling you to: “record with ease, improve efficiencies and freeRead more

Latest Update : 6th January 2021 National lockdown: stay at home You must stay at home. This is the single most important action we can all take to protect the NHS and save lives. You must not leave your home unless necessary. Stay 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household or bubble. NationalRead more

Matt Powell-Howard, NEBOSH, interviews our very own Joe Ryan about his career path to date – starting the journey with his time in the Royal Navy and exploring how that, and his love of sport prepared him for his career involving both building his own health and safety company and heading health and event safetyRead more