Assessing worker competencies is a cornerstone of any robust workplace safety strategy. Beyond ensuring tasks are completed correctly, competence assessments validate the workers’ knowledge, information, instruction and training. Plus, when undertaken correctly, they safeguard employers against legal or civil claims. Incorporating tools like Safety PAL Health & Safety Software can streamline the process, making competency […]
Category Archives: Safety culture
Compliance, Court Cases, Fines, Safeguarding employees, Safety culture, Training
Beyond Compliance: A Case Study on Training & Culture in Accident Prevention
12
Nov
Nov
The Unsafe Act The incident occurred when a worker at a bread manufacturing facility was helping to clear a machine blockage. Although the machine was initially turned off, another worker, unaware of the maintenance, restarted it, leading to the amputation of part of the first worker’s finger. The HSE investigation revealed significant safety failures, including […]
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 […]
Compliance, Fines, Protection, Safety culture, Training
Do Companies Need To Be Burnt Before Implementing Action?
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Jul
Jul
Karl Spencer, Safety PAL’s founder and managing director, delves into a recent incident that underscores a critical issue in workplace safety, where a technician lost his finger due to insufficient training. With such dire consequences of neglecting legal obligations, Karl muses on why so many companies continue to fall short in providing adequate safety measures […]
09
Jul
Jul
The poster can be pinned on your notice board, used as a hand-out in meetings, disseminated out to all workers and contractors by email, or however you see best to use it to improve you management of health and safety. Use our Code of Practice poster to review your health and safety good point and […]
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 […]
Client Case Study, Compliance, Safety culture
Ensuring Compliance, Enhancing Safety: Stuart Bailey’s Perspective on Safety PAL
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Nov
Nov
Recently, our founder Karl Spencer had the honour of showcasing Safety PAL’s ground-breaking features at an event with the oldest Safety Group in the UK ‘LOHSG’ hosted by Stuart Bailey – GradIOSH MIIRSM RSP MIIAI. Normally, at events like this, Karl gives his unique perspective on interpreting Health and safety law and compliance into […]
Compliance, Job management, Protection, Risk management, Safety culture
The Risks of Battery Tool Use in the Workplace (HAVS)
09
Jan
Jan
This HSE report explains how Hand-Arm Vibration (HAVS) and noise emissions (db) of battery-powered tools and traditionally powered tools compare. Specific results on battery-powered tools’ vibration and noise emissions may not always be lower than traditionally powered tools. The Health and Safety Executives (HSE) have prepared research on the risks of battery tool use in […]
Health and Safety, Mental Health, Safeguarding employees, Safety culture, Wellbeing
World Mental Health Day
10
Oct
Oct
World Mental Health Day – 10th October 2022 Safety PAL is working hard to raise awareness around mental health; we have a mental health advisor on hand and ready for all questions, queries, help and advice – Email awareness@yoursafetypal.com We have been doing our utmost to increase our award-winning suite of tools to better support, monitor, and […]
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May
May
Is mental health a part of your daily routine? At Safety PAL (PLAN ACT LEARN), we always look forward to mental health awareness week so that we can present the world with new health and wellbeing upgrades. This week we want to concentrate on incorporating mental health into your daily routine. Many people tend to […]