Sitting is a common body posture and the one we find ourselves in more often than not, whether it be travelling, socialising, eating and most often working. Did you know the average person spends half of their day sitting, while office workers spend up to 15 hours a...
Harsh weather and longer periods of darkness can make winter driving more hazardous. Sometimes conditions can be extreme as we have found out over recent winters, with prolonged periods of heavy snow and floods. Throughout the winter, different weather conditions...
As a business owner with a workforce to take care of it is necessary for you to appoint someone competent to help you meet your required health and safety duties. You are probably used to managing most aspects of your business yourself, or with help from your staff....
What is a “near-miss”? This is an unplanned event that did not result in an injury or property damage but had the potential to do so. Any slight difference in the time or position could well have resulted in some element of damage or injury. Identifying...
Many workplaces are focused on attracting millennial workers, hoping to hire and retain them, while keeping them satisfied and engaged in their jobs. Although it’s important to value Millennials and Generation Z, the ageing workforce is a powerful force that provides...
Whether you employ ten, a hundred or a thousand people, as a business owner paying attention to the mental health of your workforce has never been more important. It is estimated that around 300,000 people lose their jobs each year due to a mental health problem! This...
