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The Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) makes employers in all sectors in the UK legally obliged to report all work-related injuries, illnesses and dangerous occurrences to the relevant authorities. These are known as RIDDOR reports. Once you understand what RIDDOR is, the next step is to understand your RIDDOR responsibilities…

A near miss, also known as a close call, is a workplace incident that almost resulted in an injury, fatality, or property damage — but didn't.  Some employers and employees view near-misses as too minor and inconsequential to report as a health and safety issue.  Many people feel this way because they do not fully…

Many UK organisations have employees required to perform duties or activities without supervision or team members present to assist or support them. This is known as lone working, and it can put employees in danger or increase their risk of injury during emergencies.  With an estimated 8 million lone workers in the UK workforce, it…

The UK government has several lone working regulations to protect the significant number of lone workers among UK companies. In essence, working alone legislations are there to do two things – ensure employees’ safety and protect companies from liability. All parties have their role to play, from employers to employees. For all parties to fulfil…

Preparation is key in all areas of life. In business, proper preparation can be the difference between success and failure. While many business leaders focus on market assessment to prepare business strategies, one often overlooked aspect of preparation in business is setting up a procedure and training on how to report a potential hazard in…

Preparation is key in all areas of life. In business, proper preparation can be the difference between success and failure. While many business leaders focus on market assessment to prepare business strategies, one often overlooked aspect of preparation in business is a lone working risk assessment. Proper planning for health and safety in the work…

Employers have a preliminary obligation and legal duty to provide a safe work environment for everyone. This includes safety measures to protect lone workers from environmental hazards in the workplace. Lone workers are those who work outside the safety net of a team, so they’re often exposed to environmental hazards that can put them in…

The festive season is going to look a little different this year, with eased restrictions across England and the rest of the UK allowing shops, cafes and restaurants to open but with far more limitations than we’re used to. Chief among new concerns for small and large businesses alike is how to keep staff safe…