Three separate recognitions. A lot of people to thank 🏆 It’s been a rather unexpected few weeks at Safety PAL. We’ve always been far more comfortable talking about our clients, the work we’re doing and what we’re developing next than talking about ourselves. But now and then, it’s important to stop and recognise how far […]
Category Archives: Health and Safety
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Sep
Sep
Why We’re Putting Faces to Health & Safety Health and safety is ultimately about people. It’s about the person working at height—the person operating the machinery. The person driving home after a long shift. The person who spots something that doesn’t look right but isn’t sure whether to speak up. Behind every risk assessment, inspection, […]
14
May
May
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 […]
Compliance, Health and Safety, Training, Worker Competency
Health and Safety eLearning: Director’s Guide to Smarter Training with Safety PAL
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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
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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
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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 […]