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September is World Alzheimer’s Month, with World Alzheimer’s Day being on the 21st. Over 850,000 people in the UK suffer from some form of dementia, and World Alzheimer’s Month is a time of the year when the Alzheimer’s Society aims to boost public awareness of this serious medical condition. Alongside raising public awareness, this isRead more

Following a period of open consultation, in July, the second draft of the Standard ISO 45001 has been approved. It will be the subject of the next meeting of ISO/PC 283 (ISO Project Committee), which is planned for the month of September in Malaysia. During this event, the 69 participating members involved in the creationRead more

Purchasing new equipment or machinery is a critical decision that, if not effectively planned for, can negatively affect health and safety in a workplace. In particular, this is illustrated by the fact that in the past five years, 8,513 PUWER breaches have resulted in prohibition and improvement notices. Following the findings of an accident investigation,Read more

Having a healthy and happy workforce will make your business more successful. The Healthy Workplace Charter can help you achieve this.  What is the Healthy Workplace Charter? The Healthy Workplace Charter is an accreditation scheme that helps businesses create healthier and happier workplaces. It sets out standards you must achieve to get one of theRead more

The number of people affected by mental health issues in one form or another reaches almost 25% and yet so few people have more than a rudimentary understanding of the mental health issues affecting our communities. There is a lot of great work being done to raise awareness and help improve the situation both inRead more

The Corporate manslaughter law came into being in 2008 and applies to all companies in the UK. Depending on the size of your company and the circumstances, it can result in a multi-million pound fine. However, what is corporate manslaughter and what is the purpose of the law? What Is Corporate Manslaughter? Before the Corporate ManslaughterRead more

With many industries, it’s essential for employers to offer Health and Safety training courses to employees in order to develop safe practice and avoid any potential harm. If you’re a business owner and you’re in the process of planning some training, or considering the best approach to take, it can be overwhelming, stressful and confusing.Read more