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Pic Credit: Enduro21   In a very competitive marketplace manufacturers need to keep on top of their R&D. An example…

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Details The Government has announced the rates of the National Living Wage (NLW) and National Minimum Wage (NMW) which will…

Reproduced from the HSE 1. Is it too cold or hot to work? Working in cold temperatures The minimum temperature…

Just because you do not see them, it does not mean that they are not there….. Not all disabilities are…

Today marks the start of the International Stress Awareness Week (7th-11th November 2022) There are many ideas for helping you…

What is inflation? Inflation is a measure of the rate at which a range of prices rise over a given…

The impact of challenges facing the economy and other events on UK businesses. Based on responses from the voluntary fortnightly…

Sample Top 10 of Health & Safety Prosecutions in 2021   Source SHP

PPE may include items such as safety helmets, gloves, eye protection, high visibility clothing, safety footwear, safety harnesses, ear plugs,…

PRODUCT RECALL: TRAC CLUB TROLLEY Recall of TRAC CLUB trolleys (P023AB00 and P023AB01) due to a risk of breakage that…

Every employer has a legal duty to assess and protect employees under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974….

UK Summary This information is taken from the official UK government website for data and insights on coronavirus (COVID-19). See…

If you are a home worker if you permanently work from your home or split your working time between the…

Grow Wellbeing, a team of forest school leaders, horticulturists, educators and more, has received additional funding to outreach their services…

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Guidance Schools coronavirus (COVID-19) operational guidance Updated 26 March 2021 (source Department for Education) Educational visits In line with current…

What to look out for Thanks to the millions of daily health reports logged by 4+ million contributors to the…

First aid in non-healthcare settings This guidance will help employers ensure first aiders are confident that they can help someone…

UK farmers are renowned for the attention they give to their livestock, crops and machinery, it appears they do not…

There are many First Aid sources out there. These have been developed to be very user friendly and are available…

National Empty Homes Week 15 – 21 February 2021: Action on Empty Homes calls for Government action on escalating numbers…

Why are people counting stars this week? Experts want to get an accurate picture of light pollution levels, by asking…

This guidance sourced directly from the HSE is for employers, but workers and the self-employed may also find it useful….

Summary: what you can and cannot do during the national lockdown You must stay at home. The single most important…

Every action counts when it comes to protecting ourselves and others from COVID19. Simply opening windows to allow fresh air…

Really positive couple of days working as part of the to develop the European Ropes Course Association training and assessment programmes….

Not sure of which tier you are in? Which tier is the place that you are visiting is now catergorised?…

Under the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018, individuals and organisations that process personal data may need to pay…

The BMC TV Women in Adventure Film Competition is back and accepting submissions for 2021. So dive in, if you…

      Network Rail is asking operators to tackle bridge strikes   Network Rail is asking lorry, bus and…

There are new rules for businesses and citizens from 1 January 2021. (Source GOV.UK)   The UK is leaving the EU…

Just back from assessing on a not so sunny Dartmoor.   Well done to the staff from Queens College who…

Details Guidance has been produced by Public Health England on personal protective equipment (PPE) is for health and social care…

Every year Halloween provokes controversy and divides opinions: most people see it as just as a bit of harmless fun,…

How to check the COVID19 restrictions applicable in your area   Coronavirus rules vary depending on whether you live in…

Mood self-assessment   If you’re 16 or over, the NHS is providing a mood self-assessment which can help you better…

World Mental Health Day 2020 is the most important one yet.   This year has been a tough one for…

A brief look at why teenagers may be kinder than you think – and how to inspire them to be…

*This information is directly from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)   This page covers first aid requirements in non-healthcare…

The outdoors is for everyone, and now more than ever, it’s so important for us to keep fit and active…

Prevention is something that we can all individually help with. A short conversation with another person can sometimes be enough to make the…

Fire safety training is available for you and your employees delivered by fire industry experts. Our trainers have genuine hands-on…

England Key changes to the guidance for England include: The following information has been updated: managing confirmed cases of coronavirus…

Lockdown has been difficult for many people. When we were in full lockdown across the UK things might have felt…

The Health Secretary Matthew Hancock has announced that Public Health England (PHE) is to be replaced with a new pandemic…

  A single, transferable record for everyone (known as ‘Passport’). This confirms an individual’srecorded authority to work in real-time, enforcing…

Requirement for face coverings extended to other indoor settings The requirement to wear a face covering has been extended to…

Wild Country is one of the leading producers for climbing equipment.  The official product lifetime statement is to be amended….

  The World Health Organisation has produced this simple to follow animation that explains who should wear medical and fabric masks…

  The Association of British Climbing Walls (ABC) have released this information from their recent work.   July 24, 2020…

From 24th July there will be almost no excuse for not wearing a face mask whilst out shopping in England….

The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) applauds the public effort to maintain and indeed increase the level of domestic recycling…

Video links have been around for some time, in recent times however they have become a real lifeline for individuals…

 Educational visits   The Department for Education issued the following in a statement regarding educational visits. (Issued 2nd July 2020)…

These times are certainly different. COVID19 and the measures that have been put in place to manage the situation can…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has compiled guidance regarding the fit testing for the employer and for those conducting…

Dr Andy Lockey, Vice-President of Resuscitation Council UK, issues guidance for what you should do if someone has an out…

This guidance takes you step by step through what you can expect. In a pro-active manner Bristol Airport have produced…

This document has been prepared by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) with input from firms, unions,…

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has produced new guidance relating specifically to air conditioning and ventilation operation during the…

We are pleased to have been part of the network of like-minded people and organisations who collectively met, discussed, researched,…

The NHS has put together some great information on the benefits of exercise. Exercise does not have to be expensive,…

Specific information relating to the thorough examination and testing of equipment during the coronavirus outbreak and your legal obligations has…

As part of our continuing professional development, we actively engage with industry. We offer a diverse range of training and…

This article is a quick introduction to a very in-depth subject. Our team has dedicated members who are professional and…

Support with the management of health, safety and well-being for staff and puplis is available. Please use the ‘send an…

If you own or climb using an ISC SH903/SH905 Triple-action Snaphook, please click below to read this Inspection Notice. As…

Practical actions for businesses to take based on 5 main steps (source GOV.UK) Make sure you read all the guides…

It has been brought to the attention of the HSE that a substantial number of face masks, claiming to be…

Working from home has become the new way of working for many people as a direct result of the COVID19…

Free PPE, Support Bubbles, Zoos and Attractions, Virtual Village Hall programme and many more topics covered. For the latest information…

This June, join thousands of people taking part in our annual nature challenge, 30 Days Wild! To do one wild…