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Why someone might be restricted following a safety critical medical
Introduction If you have employees who operate machinery and work at height or in another safety-critical area, then you have a responsibility under Health & Safety law to ensure that they are medically fit to d...
What’s the Difference Between Occupational Health and Health and Safety in the UK?
Occupational Health and Health and Safety should work in partnership together. Whilst there is a crossover the roles are entirely different. Employers must: Understanding Occupational Health Occupational Health ...
Working at height risk assessment and Safety Critical Medical
For those working in a safety-critical environment, their health and safety are paramount. The law requires that employers and self-employed contractors assess the risk from work at height and go on to organise ...
Why First Aid is important in the workplace
Legal Requirement The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees receive immediate attentio...
Home Working – Health, Safety and Wellbeing Responsibilities
Introduction In March 2020, huge numbers of people in the workforce were sent home to work during the Covid-19 pandemic. This enforced working from home has changed the working model for vast numbers of people w...
Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and the 14th November is World Diabetes Day, which takes place on the birthday of Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. Diabetes Awar...