1 in 6 would not report identified workplace hazards despite 25% admitting that they or someone they worked with had been harmed at work. … Read More
Author Archives: Richard Bedworth
History of Workplace Health and Safety
Health and Safety is very different now from when the idea first originated. Find out when the idea of workplace health and safety started to be taken seriously and how has it progressed and developed.
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Police warning on dangers of lanyards
Many organisations provide their employees with lone worker solutions that are attached to a lanyard and worn around their neck. However, UK police have recently released a warning on the potential dangers of wearing a lanyard while driving.
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Safety Culture
Humans by nature are highly influenced by our environment and those around us. When entering a new workplace, we are likely to adapt to our surroundings rather than go against the flow, even if it means ignoring the company’s rules.
Find out more about why creating a positive safety culture is crucial in establishing lasting behaviours in our staff and how you can put this in place. … Read More
Dynamic Risk Assessments
Dynamic risk assessment is the practice of mentally observing, assessing and analysing an environment while we work, to identify and remove risk. The process allows individuals to identify a hazard on the spot and make quick decisions in regards to their own safety. … Read More
Lone Worker Safety Devices
Lone worker safety devices have become increasingly popular as companies search for ways to monitor their staff’s safety. These devices have been specifically designed to protect workers from the challenges that come with working alone. … Read More
Construction Site Safety
SAFETY DEVICES 5 min read Construction Site Safety Written by Richard Bedworth, StaySafe The construction industry accounts for over 3.1 million jobs – over 9% of total UK employment. Due to the nature of the work, it’s one of the … Read More
