When health and safety and public relations collide

When health and safety and public relations collide Picking up on yet another viral social media post, the Daily Telegraph carries another apparent example of elf n’ safety, detailing a…

Health and Safety is important for everyone

Health and Safety is important for everyone If you watched the BBC One drama ‘The `Interceptor’ recently, you will have heard Trevor Eve’s character, Roach, bawling at one of his…

Bunting, swords and mortarboards

Bunting, swords and mortarboards Where May seems to be the month where British people lose their inhibitions to go chasing cheese and hefting woolsacks, July seems to be the month…

Think Asbestos is Ancient History? Think Again!

Think Asbestos is Ancient History? Think Again! Recently, a London council found itself in court after it became apparent that they had been ignoring warnings about asbestos being in the…

It’s BBQ Season – So Keep Those Gas Bottles Safe!

It’s BBQ Season – So Keep Those Gas Bottles Safe! The sun’s out. Burgers are getting prepped. Beers are stocked, chilled and ready to go. What everyone is waiting for…

Alternative building materials – what are the health and safety implications?

The drive to build more eco-friendly homes and offices is forcing many construction firms to consider the use of alternative materials. Moving away from traditional bricks and cement means that…

Make Sure You Have a Head for Heights – Debunking Some Popular Myths

Make Sure You Have a Head for Heights – Debunking Some Popular Myths Working from heights can be pretty tricky at the best of times. But if you’re trying to…

Looking back to improve the future

Looking back to improve the future Unknown to many people outside manual industries, April 28th marks the annual International Workers’ Memorial Day. Intended as a way to raise awareness of…

Self Employed? Then You Need to Know About This

Self Employed? Then You Need to Know About This Did you know that the rates of accidents and fatalities amongst self-employed workers have been doubling over the years, while others…

Don’t Blow the Roof Off! Stay Safe With High Winds

Don’t Blow the Roof Off! Stay Safe With High Winds Talk about blowing the roof off the joint. A Gateshead firm found itself in hot water when it did exactly…

Even Bigger And Better Resolutions For 2015! Part 2

Even Bigger And Better Resolutions For 2015! Part 2 We started off with 6 of the worst elf and safety bungles from last year – well, there’s more to come!…

Looking Back… And Resolutions For 2015 – Part 1

Looking Back… And Resolutions For 2015 – Part 1 We’re all set to rip out the old year off the calendar, have a hearty round of Auld Lang Syne and…