Why Businesses Using Safety PAL Do Not Treat Workplace Wellbeing as an Afterthought Mental Health Awareness Week is an important reminder that health and safety do not stop at physical hazards. Stress, anxiety, burnout, pressure, fatigue, isolation, and poor well-being continue to affect workplaces across every industry in the UK. While conversations around mental health […]
Category Archives: Health and Safety
Compliance, Health and Safety, Training, Worker Competency
Health and Safety eLearning: Director’s Guide to Smarter Training with Safety PAL
16
Oct
Oct
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 […]
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Aug
Aug
LinkedIn is becoming a common choice for many regulatory bodies to share vital information and statistics. In August 2025, Chris Steel, an HSE Specialist Inspector (Noise and vibration) at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), began a series of posts regarding the impact of companies not fully complying with their legal obligations regarding noise in the […]
Compliance, Health and Safety, Job management, Safeguarding employees, Safety For Logistics, Training
Essential Health and Safety for Logistics Companies: How Safety PAL Reduces Risk & Boosts Efficiency
01
May
May
Why Health & Safety Still Keeps Logistics Leaders Awake at Night In a sector where margins are tight and delivery windows tighter, a single accident can unravel weeks of hard work. Directors weigh up growth targets against the very real threat of fines, prosecution and brand damage. Safety managers, meanwhile, face daily pressure to keep […]
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, […]
Health and Safety, New Developments, Safety PAL news
Smarter, Faster, Safer: Say Hello To The New Safety PAL
07
Jan
Jan
Safety PAL was already great, but now it’s truly remarkable Managing health and safety compliance can be overwhelming, but the latest version of Safety PAL changes the game. With a revolutionary redesign, our latest update transforms how directors, health and safety managers, and site teams interact with health, safety, and environmental tools. Rolling in Spring […]
Health and Safety, Mental Health, Risk management
The Rising Costs of Workplace Drug & Alcohol Abuse/Misuse: A Decade in Review
03
Dec
Dec
In recent weeks, several clients have reached out with questions about drug and alcohol misuse and its implications for businesses as we approach the festive season. To address these concerns, our team dedicated a few days to researching statistics on drug and alcohol use from 2014 to 2024 from reliable sources. All references are listed […]
Health and Safety, Protection, Risk management, Training
Confined Spaces: Why a Risk Assessment Alone Isn’t Enough
07
Oct
Oct
Working in confined spaces is one of the most hazardous tasks that employees can undertake, and the risks involved should not be underestimated. Confined spaces, whether in industrial settings, construction sites, or even certain areas within smaller businesses, pose significant dangers to workers, including exposure to toxic gases, reduced oxygen levels, and even drowning or […]
Compliance, Fines, Health and Safety, Protection, Risk management, Safety culture
Critical Lessons from Health and Safety Prosecutions (Nov & Dec 2023)
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Dec
Dec
The recent wave of Health and Safety prosecutions in the UK sheds light on a concerning trend of companies failing to adhere to the fundamental principles outlined in Section 2 and Section 3 of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. This alarming statistic underscores the critical importance of understanding and implementing these […]
Compliance, Health and Safety, Past Events
Finally… A comprehensive Health and Safety Solution that ACTUALLY Delivers!
06
Aug
Aug
After more than 25 years of searching for a comprehensive and affordable health and safety solution, it found me! My name is Steven Stelpflug, a highly experienced Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) individual with 25+ years experience in the oil and gas sector, power generation and other heavy industries. You will probably know me from […]