As a Director, the ultimate responsibility for the safety of your employees rests on your shoulders. You understand the legal duties imposed by the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, but are you confident your current training methods provide the verifiable proof needed to defend your business—and yourself—should an incident occur? Traditional training […]
Author Archives: Karl Spencer
Risk management, Safeguarding employees, Training, Worker Competency
Why Your Risk Assessments And Toolbox Talks Might Not Be Legally Defensible
13
Oct
Oct
Every Health and Safety Manager knows that the Risk Assessment identifies potential hazards, analyses the likelihood, severity, and potential harm, and records the control measures needed to minimise those risks. And that a ‘toolbox talk’ is a short presentation to the workforce on a single aspect of health and safety. If an inspector arrived tomorrow […]
07
Oct
Oct
The external auditor has been booked. In three weeks, they will walk through your doors and ask for proof. Not just proof that you have policies for Quality (ISO 9001), Environmental Management (ISO 14001), and Health & Safety (ISO 45001), but proof that they are up-to-date documents, read and understood and an active part of […]
14
Apr
Apr
Reporting a RIDDOR – A Plain English Guide Feeling overwhelmed by regulations and official forms? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a health and safety manager, a busy company director, or someone who’s been asked to handle these reports for the first time, we’ll show you the basics of who needs to report, when it’s required, […]
Compliance, Document management, Job management, Risk management, Safeguarding employees
The Cost of a Poor Accident Investigation – And How to Get It Right
21
Feb
Feb
Accident investigations are a legal requirement, yet many businesses unknowingly fall short of meeting essential standards. During a recent Gap Analysis for a new client, we uncovered a critical flaw: their accident investigations failed to link incidents with the relevant risk assessments. This oversight, as outlined in HSG245 (page 3, paragraph 6), meant the company […]
06
Jan
Jan
In the fast-moving world of health and safety management, businesses constantly search for tools to improve communication, maintain compliance, and ensure their employees are safer and more productive. Donna Goldsworthy, an experienced health and safety consultant, has proven that adopting the right system can make a world of difference. In this case study, Donna shares […]
Document management, Managing contractors, Risk management, Safety culture, Training
7 Essential Tips for Creating a Positive Safety Culture
12
Nov
Nov
Building a Safety Culture: Beyond the Google Search We’ve all been there: you type “safety culture” into a search engine and get bombarded with information. While learning is crucial (we’ll get to that!), wading through endless articles and concepts might not be the most efficient way to build a real, actionable safety strategy for your […]
16
Sep
Sep
On Tuesday, November 19th, Safety PAL will be exhibiting at the SHE Show North West at Old Trafford, Manchester. We are excited to be invited back to be a part of this prestigious event, which focuses on people, behaviour, and culture change in the realm of safety, health, and environment (SHE). As a proud sponsor […]
31
Jul
Jul
When you’re in charge of ensuring worker safety, every detail counts—right down to the gloves your team wears. This week, during a visit to a new client, I observed a one-size-fits-all approach to protective gloves. Every worker, regardless of their task, wore the same “Flexo Grip Nitrile Red and Black gloves.” These tasks varied widely, […]
15
Jan
Jan
Date of Offence June 2021 Date of Hearing December 2023 Breach of Regulation 11(1) of the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 Fine £100,000.00 fine and ordered to pay £10,741.69 costs Details of Incident A linen services company has been fined £100,000 after a man’s hand had to be amputated. The injured party […]