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…
Months of working with the cat sat on your lap are over and working restrictions are lifting. Of course, for many people the world didn’t really change that much, apart from having to work further apart now. Many offices have been closed and will resemble a dust-covered abandoned ship as it’s doubtful cleaners…
Throughout our lives we belong to something or someone – this relationship is often bound by Jargon. It’s a fact that we cannot get away from. From birth we have a family, we belong to that family. As we grow we build a network of friends who we belong to. We go out into the…
In our previous article, we mentioned the benefits of Online Induction Training. However, in this article, we’re going to go into more depth about the systems behind the processes, and look at what an Online Induction System can do for every company, regardless of their size. What is an Online Induction System? An Online Induction…
There are few things more stressful in life than the first day in a new job, and there are many legalities associated with starting work which can take up valuable time whilst you ensure your workforce are health and safety savvy. This can be alleviated with a tailored Online Induction Course. If you or your…
With only weeks to go until we leave the EU, it’s important to understand just how Brexit will affect the UK’s health & safety legislation. We previously explored what was going to happen to happen to current health and safety laws when we left on 29th March. Well that day came and went and we’re…
Getting your employee induction process right is essential. Creating a good induction program is step one to ensuring that you have a knowledgeable, safe and productive employee. Apart from the obvious argument that a poor induction program can have an adverse effect on safety, it can also help to create a dangerous attitude of casualness…
Training can be a costly undertaking for any business, especially when you have a limited budget. The cost doesn’t just include the training itself but additionally the loss in productivity and profitability. This loss can be quite substantial when large numbers of staff are away due to training. When you have a limited budget, investing…
Health & Safety in the working environment has come a long way since the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act was first introduced. Best practice and shared learning help to drastically reduce the incidence of accidents and deaths. But how far have we yet to go in influencing people in adopting a more positive attitude…
One of the main priorities for any company is ensuring that employees, contractors and site visitors are inducted. This is a crucial step that needs to be managed efficiently. Every step of the induction process is important, from before they arrive on-site, during their time on-site, right through to goal completion and long term development.…