Hanaan Parkinson-Ramsbottom

To manage health and safety effectively in the workplace, certain health and safety laws must be followed. This includes the RIDDOR law. Which stands for: Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations. RIDDOR mandates the process in which an employer must follow when an accident or incident at work occurs. This is to...

Whenever you implement change across a business or workplace, it can impact several people and workflows. To ensure that a change is implemented with little impact, particularly to health and safety, Management of Change (MoC) is often recommended. What is Management of Change? Management of change is simply another process! But this process can...

Reactive health and safety management Reactive simply means ‘acting in response to a situation rather than creating or controlling it.’ When we apply this to the management of workplace health and safety it means a business chooses to implement a response/action plan after an event has occurred. This event may be a near miss, or even a workplace...

As an employer, you have a legal duty to protect the health, safety, and welfare of your employees. And that includes their physical and mental wellbeing. One way to meet this responsibility is through occupational health assessments. But what exactly are they? When should they be used? And what are the rules around managing occupational health at...

If your workplace involves handling hazardous substances , you’ve probably heard of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health). But have you come across Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs)? If not, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Many employers struggle to navigate COSHH regulations, but understanding WELs can help you understand COSHH and your...

When working with hazardous substances, the right PPE can make all the difference. Whether it’s chemicals, dust, or fumes, providing the correct protective gear isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s a crucial part of keeping your team safe and healthy. So, what exactly do you need to know about PPE for COSHH and what PPE should be worn? Let’s break...