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During our Health and Safety checks, we routinely find that London businesses fail to properly manage the handling of their hazardous substances. This is one of the most common ways that businesses are found to be non-compliant during our audits. It’s a complicated issue, but we’re here with some insider information to help you properlyRead more

As an employer, it’s the responsible thing to do to encourage your employees to stay healthy. Not only for their own sake, but also because a high instance of health issues in your workforce can have a huge negative impact on your business. It can lead to more days taken off, lower productivity, low employeeRead more

These days, almost all the information we work with on a daily basis comes to us on a screen, and no more so than at work, where office jobs can lead to almost eight full hours of staring at a screen every day. DSE (Desk Screen Equipment) regulations came into effect in 1992, but fromRead more

When it comes to managing the safety of our workplaces, we all want to do a good job providing a healthy, secure environment for our employees. However, it can be hard to know where to start. This is where writing a Health and Safety policy is invaluable to the responsible business owner. What is aRead more

The power of conversation should never be underestimated. We all know that one of the first steps to fixing a problem is admitting it exists. But when it comes to eating disorders and mental health, too often we stop ourselves from starting that conversation. When people feel educated, they feel empowered, and this Spring, twoRead more

The management of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be a challenging process. Indeed, how often do you attend site and find PPE laying around? Additionally, the market offers a wide range of solutions for almost any type of workplace and work activity. Therefore, finding PPE which is suitable and adequate for your needs can becomeRead more

The deadline for compliance of the new GDPR regulations is fast approaching – you have until 25 May 2018 to comply. What is GDPR, though? Who does GDPR apply to? What do you need to do to comply? This post looks at these questions in more detail. What is GDPR? GDPR stands for General DataRead more

The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulations, are due to come into force on 25th May 2018. GDPR is the new regulation covering data protection issues in the EU. It applies to all countries and all individuals in the EU and is designed to make data protection rules more applicable to the modern world. AlmostRead more

Health and safety consultants perform an important role in your business. They help to ensure your staff, visitors, and customers are safe while reducing risks in your business and ensuring you remain compliant with regulations. Therefore, it is important that you select the right health and safety consultant. Getting it wrong can disrupt your teamRead more

The entire health and safety landscape is complex. This complexity, combined with the legislative requirements for businesses in many sectors to comply with Health and Safety regulations, can place a heavy burden on enterprise resources. By employing our health and safety consultant services, London based firms can begin to tackle health and safety issues moreRead more