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5 Common Health & Safety Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

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1. Neglecting Regular Risk Assessments

One of the most frequent mistakes is failing to conduct regular risk assessments. Without these, potential hazardsRisks Businesses Face Without Effective Forms & Checklists Management may go unnoticed, increasing the risk of accidents and injuries.

How to Avoid: Implement a routine schedule for risk assessments. Engage employees in the process to identify hazards they encounter daily. Use a standardised checklist to ensure all areas are evaluated consistently and comply with health and safety legislation(s) in the workplace.

2. Inadequate Training for Employees

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Top 10 Health & Safety Tips for Small Businesses

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For small businesses, maintaining a safe and healthy work environment is crucial not only for compliance with legal standards but also for the well-being and productivity of employees. Here are ten practical tips to help small businesses enhance their health and safety practices effectively.

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Health & Safety Trends in 2024

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As we move further into 2024, the landscape of health and safety practices continues to evolve. Across various sectors, businesses are increasingly recognising the importance of clear health and safety measures, not only to comply with legal requirements but also to foster a safe and productive work environment. Here, we explore the latest trends in health and safety practices, highlighting the critical role of legislation and the expertise offered by health and safety consultancy services.

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7 Ways to Determine the Likelihood of an Accident Occurring

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Working out the probability of an incident occurring when carrying out your risk assessments can be subjective. Get it wrong may increase the risk of injuring a worker because your controls do not match the risk, or result wasting valuable resources because you are doing too much to control the risks.

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HSE Fatal Injuries to Workers – The Data is Published

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The recent report from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), released on 3 July 2024, reveals a troubling increase in workplace fatalities. Between April 2023 and March 2024, a total of 138 workers lost their lives due to work-related accidents, up from 136 the previous year. Continue reading…

Updated Guidance on RIDDOR

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Whilst there are changes to legal requirements, there are changes to guidance which will help you understand how and when you should submit a report under RIDDOR.

Main changes to the guidance include:

  • more direct links to guidance on the various types of reportable incidents to help you decide whether a report is required.
  • improved guidance on who should and should not report under RIDDOR.
  • improved guidance on what is meant by a ‘work-related’ accident.
  • information on when an occupational disease is not reportable.
  • increased clarity on when an ‘over-7-day’ absence should be reported.

Main changes to the online forms include:

  • the questions have been reordered to bring questions about the ‘severity of injuries’ to the beginning. This will help you quickly decide if your incident is reportable.
  • pop-up messages will now redirect you if the incident is not reportable.
  • guidance has been improved throughout the forms to make them easier to use.
  • injured or affected people now have an increased number of options when completing the gender field.
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Leading Construction Safety: Tips for Managers

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Safety leadership is a crucial component of construction management, where the welfare of the workforce is of paramount importance. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) management is not simply a set of guidelines but a culture that begins at the highest level. Continue reading…