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Who is Responsible for Health and Safety in the Workplace?

Understanding who is accountable for specific tasks and duties is essential for creating a safe work environment and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. In this blog, we'll discuss where the different responsibilities for health and safety lie—and how compliance can be achieved more effectively. We will also delve into practical strategies for improving…
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How to Ace CQC Incident Reporting (2024)

When it comes to reporting incidents to Care Quality Commission (CQC), care providers must adopt the best practices to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone within their organisation. Effective incident reporting not only guarantees compliance with CQC regulations but also reflects a provider’s commitment to maintaining a high standard of care. The importance of…
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Mastering Site Management: 3 Tips to Simplify Compliance

Managing a site, or even multiple sites, can feel like juggling a never-ending list of tasks. Particularly if you work within a Health and Safety team and have to maintain measures to keep your workforce safe and meet compliance requirements. In this blog, we’ll explore what site management really means and how a few simple…
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How to Streamline CQC Compliance as a Health & Social Care Provider

Navigating the world of health and social care services in England? Then you’ve likely heard of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) – the independent regulator that sets the standards for care. Understanding CQC regulations isn't just a box to tick; it's vital for ensuring safe, high-quality care that meets national benchmarks. In this article, we’ll…
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How to Use a Fishbone Diagram for Root Cause Analysis

Getting to the root cause of an issue is the key to preventing it from recurring. That's where root cause analysis comes in—by digging deeper to uncover the underlying causes of an issue, organisations can implement more effective and permanent solutions that last, rather than just treating the symptoms. One of the most effective tools…
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What to Look For in an Incident Reporting Software

In a rapidly changing business environment, effectively managing and resolving incidents is essential to maintaining operational stability. Incident reporting software empowers organisations to respond quickly and efficiently to unexpected challenges, minimising disruption and ensuring smooth operations. In this article, we’ll explore what to consider when choosing the best incident management software for your organisation. The…
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How to Write an Effective Lone Working Policy

Health and safety is one of the biggest concerns for businesses, especially when it involves employees who work alone. But how can you ensure that your health and safety policy effectively protects those who regularly work on their own? Many UK businesses draft a clear, comprehensive lone working policy to enforce certain safety measures for…
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COSHH Legislation: Essential Guidelines for Workplace Safety

Every year, around 13,000 deaths in Great Britain are linked to past workplace exposures to hazardous substances, primarily chemicals or dust. Additionally, there are an estimated 19,000 new cases of breathing or lung problems caused or worsened by work each year, according to the HSE. These alarming statistics underscore the critical importance of managing hazardous…
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