Physical shop closures after the Covid pandemic and increased costs of retail premises, created rapid growth in ecommerce. Hence a surge in demand for warehousing and logistics centres then occurred. The expectation of faster delivery times, casual staff recruitment and the need to be sustainable and save costs, all contribute to the added pressures of… Read more »
Managing fatigue in the workplace is a must for all employers. Although fatigue is common amongst shift workers due to long shifts and inadequate breaks, high levels of fatigue can affect any worker in any job. Fatigue is common and most adults experience it at some point in their lives. It is very important not… Read more »
Global warming has shown that we are experiencing more extreme weather conditions. The Met Office reports that we have had the warmest years in the last 2 decades (despite the rain in the UK!) The International Labour Organisation (ILO) (Increase in heat stress predicted to bring productivity loss equivalent to 80 million jobs | International… Read more »
According to the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) ‘ISO 14001 is a globally recognised standard that provides a framework for an Environmental Management System (EMS).’ (more information on an EMS can be found here How an Energy Management System can help your organisation | (sentinelsafety.co.uk). The standard was first introduced in 1996, with the aim… Read more »
ISO 45001 is the International standard for Occupational Health & Safety Management. This superseded the UK Standard OHSAS 18001. Attaining the standard allows organisations to benchmark themselves against a set criteria. This demonstrates best practice and statutory compliance within their activities. In addition, ISO 45001 helps companies manage risk in the workplace and improve employee… Read more »
Preparing for a visit from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is something many companies don’t worry about as they think they will never visit their company as it’s too small, they’ve only ever had minor incidents or they would just be seriously unlucky to be chosen. However, a Health & Safety Inspector may visit… Read more »
The health & safety of employees and others who could be affected by your operations is of paramount importance. However, despite implementing health & safety preventative measures, you can have an accident in the workplace. This can be quite a scary situation and people may panic or freeze, particularly if the accident is serious. Nobody… Read more »
Can you believe the first month of the year is over already! We’ve celebrated Chinese New Year, but the animal year officially commences on 4th February. We thought we would take a look at what the year of the rabbit might look like and what are the 2023 predictions for the H&S sector? The year… Read more »
With the increase in online shopping and Christmas not far away, warehousing and storage facilities are extremely busy. Follow our top 10 tips to making your warehouse safer. Employees can become preoccupied with the high demand and can become complacent when it comes to adhering to health and safety rules during busy times. An employer… Read more »
There are many benefits of using health and safety software. It not only gives a clear message that your organisation is taking your legal requirements seriously. It also reflects the importance of building a health and safety culture – see our blog for tips Building health & safety as part of your culture | top… Read more »
