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How to Support an Employee Who Has Just Received a Cancer Diagnosis
Follow this guide to understand the best HR and Health & Safety practices on how to support employees affected by cancer.
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What is a Mental Health Day?
According to the British Safety Council, 18 million workdays are lost each year to poor mental health. Statistics like these have even led to the introduction of ‘Blue Monday’ which is dubbed the saddest day of the year. (It usually falls on the third Monday of January).
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How to Support Employees with Visual Impairments
As we celebrate World Braille Day on the 4th of January, it’s important that employers support anyone with Visual Impairments (VI) at work. This can range from making workplace adjustments to eliminating discriminatory actions.
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What is the Building Safety Act?
Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, Dame Judith Hackitt oversaw the inquiry that discovered safety negligence within the construction industry. In this guide, we’ll look at what the Building Safety Act covers, who it applies to, and how to ensure safety risks are managed correctly throughout your construction projects.
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How to Prevent Bird Flu and Stop It Spreading
All bird keepers should consider biosecurity and hygiene standards when it comes to their poultry. With the right practices and prevention, you’ll be able to protect your flock from serious diseases – like bird flu. Now, let’s look at how to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading within your premises:
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What is Bird Flu?
As of 2024, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has announced that Great Britain is no longer free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) – commonly known as ‘bird flu’. In this guide, we’ll look at what bird flu is, what the signs are, and how to prevent and even stop this infectious disease from spreading throughout your poultry.
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Ask Gavin: How can I support my employee while they observe Ramadan?
This anonymous caller wanted to know how they could best support their employee while they participate in Ramadan. So, they asked Gavin Scarr Hall, Peninsula’s Director of Health & Safety, for expert advice.
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Construction company fined after fatal steeplejack fall
A steeplejack company has been fined £60,000 after an employee fell to his death from a Birmingham church steeple
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MOT testing centre fined after car crushes child
An MOT testing centre has been fined £10,000 for health and safety failings, following an incident where a child was hit and crushed by a car.
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Fine for Rotherham Council after employees exposed to vibration risks
A council worker was diagnosed with Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) after repeated exposure to vibrating tools when repairing potholes.
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"We must look after ourselves to protect others" IOSH President urges support for mental health
Health and safety professionals must look after themselves so they can protect others, IOSH’s new President Kelly Nicoll says
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Timber firm pleads guilty to breaking H&S Law after worker loses three fingers
A timber manufacturer has been fined after an incident on its site that caused a worker to lose three fingers
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Free Stress Risk Assessment Template
Download our free workplace stress risk assessment template today and keep all your employees safe from harm.
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Health & Safety for Start-Up Businesses
As a new business owner, you’re legally responsible for managing the Health & Safety in your company. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, you must manage risks and keep your employees, customers, and visitors safe at all times.
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Free Risk Assessment Template for Schools
If you run a school, you have a legal requirement to carry out a school risk assessment. Once completed, a copy of the risk assessment should be made available to people who work in your school.
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Free Beauty Salon Risk Assessment Example
If you run a salon, you have a legal requirement to carry out a salon risk assessment.
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Free Office Risk Assessment Example
If you run an office, you have a legal requirement to carry out an office risk assessment.
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Free Risk Assessment in a Care Home Example
If you run a care home, carrying out a risk assessment in construction is a legal requirement and as an employer, one must be conducted.
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