Microbial contamination describes when harmful microbes taint a food product, making it unsafe to eat. Although it varies with the type and concentration of microbes involved, all examples o… Read More

Significant reforms are occurring in the UK building industry. Guidance recently issued by the UK government has modified the classification criteria for higher-risk buildings. If you work i… Read More

You get 24 hours in the day. Same as your friends, family and co-workers. What’s different is how much you get done in that time. Yes. Everyone has different responsibilities. Some are… Read More

Look, we understand that health and safety laws can be complicated. And we know that you’re probably not a lawyer. You likely won’t be familiar with too much fancy legal terminol… Read More

Certain foods are dangerous when not stored properly or fully cooked before serving. You almost definitely know this already. You’ve probably also got a good idea of how to check foods… Read More

Food safety is educated guesswork for most of us. But to ensure food is safe, you must know the Temperature Danger Zone. Read our guide to learn more about safe cooking, chilling and reheati… Read More

The modern workplace should be fair for everyone. People should be accepted for who they are and have the same opportunities as everybody else. The principles of equality and diversity shoul… Read More

Hot work is what you probably think it is – work that involves flames, sparks or heat. There are inherent risks to this type of work, which employers must work to assess and control. A… Read More

This free webinar explores: Key psychological principles that drive super-safe human performance in sectors such as aviation, healthcare and energy How you can apply these psychological prin… Read More

You probably wouldn’t think of a peanut as being a life-threatening object. After all, peanuts are a healthy and convenient snack. But for people who suffer from food allergies, even s… Read More

December is a busy month, with the festive period demanding more of retailers, service staff and, sadly, the emergency services, too. When spirits are high, common sense is usually low, and… Read More

Everyone benefits from equality and diversity in the workplace, which you probably already suspected since you’re reading this guide. There are apparent moral benefits – discrimi… Read More

There are approximately 101,160 registered food businesses across the UK. All working hard to satisfy our insatiable appetites. We place our trust in every one of these establishments to ser… Read More

Accidents involving movie stars on film sets are often headline news. Harrison Ford broke his leg shooting ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’! Tom Cruise broke his ankle jumping acro… Read More

What is COSHH? COSHH is legislation designed to protect workers from hazardous substances. COSHH regulations apply to many materials, including everyday cleaning products, paints and even wo… Read More

We all have at least one thing we want to be better at. But we often set our sights too high without a clear idea of where to start or what to do to realise our ambition. So, we stick to wha… Read More

Have you thought about your mental health recently? Like most of us, you’re probably too busy trying to get through the day. The last thing on your mind is the state of your mind! But… Read More

The GDPR is full of odd terminology and weird abbreviations. The strange wording of the GDPR can make it challenging to understand your obligations. It’s hard for anyone unfamiliar wit… Read More

Employers must choose from two primary first aid qualifications: First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW). Either of these courses may be suitable. It depends on the cir… Read More

What’s your take on recycling? Is it a waste of time? A load of rubbish? If you run a business, you have a legal duty to keep waste to a minimum. So, learning how to recycle correctly… Read More

Before you ask, CHAS isn’t the name of some bloke down at the pub. If you’re in the UK construction industry, you’ve probably heard of CHAS before. You might see it mention… Read More

Everyone grapples with mental ill-health from time to time, but we don’t all understand it. It might be the general absence of physical symptoms or apparent causes. It might be the blu… Read More

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The 30-day event has one message: if you are showing signs of lung cancer, seek medical advice urgently. Focusing a month-long campaign on just one i… Read More

When you ask, ‘What is the purpose of a risk assessment?’ you’ll invite various answers. But most of the answers confuse the ‘how’ with the ‘why’ of… Read More

PUWER. You might think it sounds like the name of a comic book action hero. It’s not, though. PUWER’s superpower is the ability to save people from injury or death caused by equi… Read More

We all know that too much stress harms our health, but can stress cause diarrhoea? Along with placing pressure on the heart, raising our blood pressure and interrupting our sleep, stress can… Read More

Universities are primarily educational institutions. But the culture, expectations and pressures around student life have changed in the past few years. Students still want to learn and get… Read More

The number of reported fires is decreasing. And it has been for some time. But this downward trend might not be as much of a reason to celebrate as it initially seems. As preventative measur… Read More

Can stress cause vertigo? In short, not definitively. But that doesn’t mean that the two aren’t linked. Many people experience vertigo when stressed, which suggests the answer mi… Read More

Effective communication is central to running a business. Whatever you sell and whoever you deliver services to, you won’t do very well if you can’t communicate with them. So, ha… Read More

If you run a food business or are thinking of starting one, you will know how important it is to ensure the food items you produce and sell are safe. To do this, you need to follow the princ… Read More

The week of 13 to 19 November is Transgender Awareness Week 2023 – an annual event that promotes visibility and understanding for trans and gender non-conforming people. It’s imm… Read More

Hospitals are scary for patients. They can be even more frightening for their loved ones. Critical patients are rushed between departments without opportunities to explain what’s happe… Read More

The 2021 census confirmed it; England and Wales are now more diverse than ever, and most of us celebrate that fact. This increase in diversity, while overwhelmingly positive, isn’t wit… Read More

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the largest membership organisation of its kind. And because of its size and standing in the industry, every up-and-coming health an… Read More

Landlords have the legal obligation to ensure that their properties are safe. This duty applies to anyone who owns a property they let out on a long or short-term basis. If a landlord provid… Read More

UK health and safety legislation requires all businesses to take appropriate fire safety measures. The law states that employees and employers must collaborate to develop and implement an ef… Read More

How much time would you spend making a sandwich from scratch? One man apparently spent six months (around £1,200) doing just that. The reason it took so long? He really focused on the… Read More

Risk assessments are essential for any workplace. But despite their importance, they’re often overlooked. Think of a spare tyre in the boot of your car. It doesn’t mean anything… Read More

Personal data is a term that should be relatively self-explanatory. But if it was so simple, you wouldn’t be reading this blog. A blog that you probably found sitting alongside about a… Read More

Safety training is now mandatory for all individuals who use substances containing a monomeric diisocyanate concentration greater than 0.1% for professional or industrial purposes. The new t… Read More

Miscarriage can be challenging to talk about. Because miscarriage can be extremely difficult to deal with. There’s the obvious grief of the loss of the unborn child. Grief can often be… Read More

We talk a lot. Researchers have found that we speak between 7,000 and 20,000 words a day. Communication is a massive part of our everyday lives. Because of this, we must perfect our interper… Read More

Actions speak louder than words. A picture is worth a thousand words. These and other clichés all point to one fact: non-verbal communication is vital. It affects your personal life;… Read More

Have you ever wondered what those little labels attached to electrical equipment in the office, branded with ‘tested’ followed by a date, are for? That label signifies that a pie… Read More

Every construction worker moves and handles heavy objects daily. No big deal, right? Wrong. Seemingly routine manual handling tasks on building sites can result in severe injuries and illnes… Read More

If you’re an employer, fire safety is your responsibility. But expecting one person to fulfil every fire safety obligation would be unrealistic and unsafe. That’s why legislation… Read More

We have been preserving our food for centuries. Salting, for example, is one of the earliest recognised forms of food preservation. We preserve food to extend its shelf-life. This is because… Read More

Think back to your school days. Did you have a child in your class who seemed to have a nosebleed at least once a week? Maybe you were that child. And it wasn’t because you were out on… Read More

Most people recognise that communication is one of the most valuable skills you can have in the workplace. It’s why so many of us slap communication skills onto our CVs without a secon… Read More

Read our guide to learn why you should care about menopause at work and what you can do to support employees experiencing it. Paid or unpaid, women have been working in some capacity since t… Read More

There are many hazards and risks in the construction industry. That means there are many training courses for workers at all levels in construction. And there needs to be: there were 45 fata… Read More

It’s hard to maintain a healthy diet. Guidance seems to change every month – manufacturers sometimes also make misleading claims. For every piece of expert advice, you can usuall… Read More

Have you ever had to use a computer while a colleague was watching? You might’ve been hammering out 120 words a minute just a moment ago, but typing the word ‘and’ suddenly… Read More

Is there a difference between a chef and a cook? Yes. And you probably have an idea of what that difference is. Picture a chef. You’re probably thinking of someone decked out in brilli… Read More

We’ve gotten better at discussing mental health, but there’s still some way to go. Many of us still feel anxious talking about our own mental health or to someone living with a m… Read More

Safety training is now mandatory for all workers who handle products containing at least 0.1% monomeric diisocyanates. Under the UK’s regulation on the Registration, Evaluation, Author… Read More

October 10th is World Mental Health Day. The day will mark just over three decades of the event. And in that time, our awareness and understanding of mental health have grown – thanks… Read More

The Building Safety Act 2022 was written to “deliver the biggest changes to building safety in almost 40 years.” These were the words of Dame Judith Hackitt DBE, whose independen… Read More

Learning isn’t passive. Great teachers know education is a two-way street. You can’t treat children like empty vessels waiting to be filled with knowledge. They need to buy into… Read More

Asbestos in schools has been making the headlines recently, and rightly so. The once-dubbed ‘miracle mineral’ is now known as a silent killer and is present in most UK school bui… Read More

Do you understand what I’m saying? Am I getting through to you? Are we clear? Do you know what I mean? How often have you heard questions like these? How often have you had to ask them… Read More

Defibrillators are becoming more and more commonplace. You may have spotted one in your local supermarket, train station, gym, your place of work or even at a school. You may not even be awa… Read More

Fire safety training gives school staff the awareness to prevent fires and helps take the panic and uncertainty out of evacuations when they happen. But with budgets squeezed and teacher wor… Read More

Have you ever been talking with your manager, nodding along, before turning back to your desk and instantly forgetting what they said? You probably heard them. But did you listen? Listening… Read More

Cooking is complicated. Decisions need to be made quickly. Whether preparing food for paying customers or family and friends, you’re always up against a ticking clock. But no matter th… Read More

From 1 October 2023, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 will be amended. These amendments will place new duties on those responsible for fire safety within their premises. Althou… Read More

You must know your construction site signs if you’re an employer, duty holder or construction site manager. Because you’re the one responsible for figuring out what signs you nee… Read More

Yes, it can. And there have been multiple reports of it happening: The roof of a school building constructed with RAAC panels suddenly collapsed in July 2018. Thankfully, the incident occurr… Read More

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) was used in the construction of thousands of public and private buildings from the 1950s to the 1990s. RAAC has an estimated lifespan of 30 year… Read More

If a fire starts, it can destroy a business premises entirely and seriously endanger you, your staff, and your customers. If you own a business, fire safety should be a top priority. You mus… Read More

Allergies are growing more common everywhere. But no one can explain precisely why. Cleaner homes, changing diets, exposure to processed foods or increased awareness are all possible explana… Read More

You may have heard of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) but might not know when they were introduced. Under GDPR, your business must collect, store and process data lawfully. Yo… Read More

Life has changed quite a bit over the last three years. We have lived through a global pandemic, battered by sky-high interest rates and a cost-of-living crisis. All of this has significantl… Read More

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is a recognised workplace health hazard if not used or set up correctly. Poorly designed workstations, prolonged screen use or extended periods of sitting can… Read More

We now spend more time looking at screens than ever before. We’re staring at computer screens all day at work, looking at our smartphones during breaks, watching TV shows or playing co… Read More

Imagine you’ve asked someone to do something for you at work. You thought carefully about your words, gave clear instructions and included a deadline. The listener nodded along, confir… Read More

Look at any construction site and you’re sure to see massive heavy machinery at work. Backhoes, bulldozers, front loaders, cranes and graders all lumber about, moving vast amounts of d… Read More

Display screen equipment is what you’re using to read this guide right now. It’s what you probably spend the majority of your workday looking at. And perhaps what you spend a lit… Read More

Stress doesn’t just happen to high-flying executives or overworked ER doctors. Anyone can feel stressed. And most of us do, quite a lot of the time. Nearly 80% of UK adults say they fr… Read More

All food businesses and providers should know about these four types of food contamination. Contaminated food causes misery to whoever consumes it and can lead to hefty fines and irreparable… Read More

Knowing how to act fast with a fire extinguisher is crucial in an emergency. Learning how to use a fire extinguisher can help you keep a cool head in a blaze and save property and lives. A r… Read More

Complying with GDPR is essential. Businesses that fail to properly manage the data they gather from those that use and engage with their services or products can find themselves in breach of… Read More

As of the 24th of August 2023, safety training is mandatory for all individuals who use polyurethane (PU) adhesives and sealant products with a minimum concentration of 0.1% monomeric diisoc… Read More

Many of us have stood in a supermarket aisle needing clarification about use-by and best-before dates. What’s the difference? When is it unsafe to eat food? Will I be ill if I eat some… Read More

Working from home seems like a perfectly safe thing to do. After all, what could possibly happen to you in your own home? As it turns out, quite a lot! Surprisingly, there are severe risks f… Read More

There are two possible answers to the question what is working at height? The first answer is obvious – it’s working above ground level. But the legal definition isn’t as s… Read More

The latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that 135 workers were killed in work accidents this year. This is 12 more than last year. The deadliest industries wer… Read More

Every day 200 people in the UK suffer a sudden cardiac arrest. A very small percentage survive. Unfortunately, children, who we presume to be fit and healthy, are not immune from this. Sudde… Read More

Asbestos-related deaths in the UK are still exceeding 5,000 a year according to the latest figures released by the Health and Safety Executive. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has rele… Read More

If you run a business with five employees or more, you need a fire risk assessment for your workplace. It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in or how careful you are. As an emp… Read More

Visionary leaders know that “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” These are the words of Peter Drucker, renowned management consultant and writer. Or, to put it another, less co… Read More

When we think of the construction industry, women aren’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. Let’s be honest – it may not even be the second or third thing we think… Read More

Despite easing COVID-19 restrictions, hybrid working seems to be here to stay. It’s now estimated that 40% of UK workers are splitting their time between the office and the home. You n… Read More

The majority of workplace fatalities happened in the construction industry last year. Falls from height were the most dangerous accident, killing 40 people. Being struck by a moving object c… Read More

Most UK people trust food manufacturers and restaurants to meet food safety standards. Faith in takeaways is also generally high, although not quite to the level of sit-in establishments. Bu… Read More

We live in stressful times. And now most of us work in them too. The pressure to perform and increasingly blurred lines between work and home life leaves many of us struggling to cope. But s… Read More

UK law states every construction project requires a detailed construction phase plan. You must have one whether you’re about to build a garden shed or a new high-rise office block. You… Read More

Food is big business. Huge! Just open up the TikTok app and search #foodtok. There are literally billions of videos dedicated to all things food. It’s wild and wonderful, from butter c… Read More

It’s not unusual to hear about equality and diversity in your workplace now. And most people would agree this is a good thing. Promoting workplace equality and diversity helps business… Read More