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The international theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2024 until 2026 is ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’ with the call to action ‘Start the Conversation’. The goal of this theme is to highlight the significance of reducing stigma and promoting open discussions as a key step in suicide prevention.

When confronted with this in the workplace for health and safety reasons, generally, workers who are asked to shave their beards because of the need to protect them will do so; but there will be times when some workers will refuse. What options does an employer have in that situation and what is the overarching priority of the employer? The health and safety of the worker or the worker’s preferences?

With the recent political shift in the UK, many employers are speculating about the new Labour Government’s approach to health and safety regulations. Given Labour’s ‘Plan to Make Work Pay’ manifesto pledge, significant reforms are anticipated, particularly in areas such as mental health support and employment rights.

With an online Training Matrix, you can easily keep track of each member of your workforce and the status of their qualifications.

As temperatures rise, ensuring a safe working environment is crucial. Heat stress can affect health and productivity, so you must make sure you have the right advice and guidance to work safely.

Plan, Do, Check, Act is the model on which the HSE built their guidance (HSG65) for managing health and safety.

Our highly experienced team of consultants are enthusiastic to assist and work with you to find the best solutions which reach your health and safety needs, regardless of the business type or size. We as a team also consider the well-being of your staff as of vital importance to us.

COSHH assessments must assess the risks and decide on the sensible steps needed to avoid ill-health to the workers exposed to the harmful substance.

The Principal Designer Building Regulations (PDBR) register has been launched to demonstrate to third parties the competence held by those on the register. 

The Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER) are designed to ensure both your safety and compliance in all lifting operations.