It has been reported in the media that hairdressers have to put under tighter controls when it comes to training and handling of dangerous chemicals such as peroxide and bleaches. Although there are guidelines that are set out by the Health and Safety Executive in Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH SR11) [...]

With nearly 11,000 people being seriously injured due to a slip, trip or a fall, companies have to do much more to protect their employees. Many health and safety managers simply go out a purchase work boots which say “slip-resistant” or “greater performance” so what do they actually mean, greater resistant to what? All safety [...]

As we are all aware by the end of this month the clocks will go back 1 hour and before long we can all expect to be going to work and returning home in the dark, winter is here! The winter weather brings its own set of problems to people travelling to and from their [...]

In today’s work and social culture we are required to do more and more in less time, this all has a knock on effect and can often lead to stress in the workplace. Stress comes in many different forms and can affect people in various ways. Did you know that? Work related stress causes the [...]