Health & safety induction training is important to ensure employees understand and risks in the workplace, hazards they may encounter, and the steps they should take in the event an incident should happen. Here are some of the blogs we have written about health & safety induction training.
Maintaining a safe and healthy workplace is crucial for businesses to succeed and for workers to thrive. In the UK, prioritising a high standard of health and safety practices at work has become more than just an obligation, but a fundamental principle that underpins every industry. However, regulatory frameworks and standards vary from country to…
The construction industry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing countless employment opportunities to skilled workers at all levels. With over 2.69 million workers in the UK (CITB), the industry holds a huge responsibility to protect its workers. Naturally, working in construction carries inherent risk. As workers encounter high-risk situations on the daily,…
Maintaining safe operations is not a burden, but a business advantage. Effective health and safety management is vital to ensure the wellbeing of employees and stakeholders. For example, if a failure to implement adequate EHS management occurs in a business, this could lead to accidents, injuries, and even fatalities in the workplace. In turn, businesses…
Kick off the New Year with health and safety in mind. The end of the year is often known as a time for reflection, planning and a commitment to healthier choices. However, this doesn’t necessarily have to mean eating healthier and going to the gym; applying positive changes in the workplace is just as important. …
If you check the meaning of a workplace hazard then a brutally simple definition comes up .. it’s a hazard in the workplace. Really. Not too helpful that then. It could be said that virtually anything could be considered a hazard if it’s likely to cause harm, but that’s still not a particulary good explanation.…
Whether you working from height or sitting at a desk for most of the day, workplace safety is paramount to any organisation. Each year, organisations invest extensively in health and safety management solutions to mitigate workplace injury and risk. However, more is needed – a workplace safety induction could help significantly reduce the number of…
‘Digital transformation’ is the phrase that has taken over the internet during the past year, as all businesses have had to pivot in order to meet the demands of the pandemic. It hasn’t just been about adapting to staff working from home, but also thinking about altering procedures and processes to ensure these can be…
Construction inductions are a required element when any worker, subcontractor or visitor enters a construction site. What exactly is an induction though, and what does it entail? Lucky for you, we have been creating online construction inductions for a number of years and are therefore very experienced in the field! Let’s have a look all…
Creating a positive health and safety culture within any business is extremely important. Not only should you focus on raising awareness of potential hazards employees may come across, your staff need to behave in a safe manner from the outset. By taking the time to educate your team with a health and safety induction, and…
As workplaces begin to open up following the pandemic lockdown (at the time of writing the great return to work had begun) a fresh look at health and safety protocols will be needed. The effects of COVID19 are reaching much further than our personal lives, changing the face of the workplace forever, and any new…