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5 Checklists to Enhance Health and Safety in the Laboratory

Laboratory Safety Fundamentals A laboratory is a specialised facility designed to provide controlled conditions for scientific research, experiments, and precise measurements. To maintain health and safety in the laboratory, it is essential for all workers to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), which help create a secure environment for everyone involved. Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment…
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5 Tips for Being an Effective and Authentic EHS Manager

In an ideal world, ensuring workplace safety would be straightforward. However, the realities of today’s modern workplaces make it one of the first areas to be overlooked when things get busy. Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) managers face the ongoing challenge of championing workplace safety and ensuring compliance, all while juggling competing priorities. What makes…
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Understanding the CQC 5 Standards

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) evaluates health and social care providers in England using five key standards, ensuring that organisations provide the highest quality of care. Each standard serves as a crucial pillar in the CQC's inspection framework, guiding how care providers are assessed. In this blog, we'll explore each of the five standards and…
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What Should be in a Health and Safety Policy for Small Businesses?

In business, a lot of principles are transferable across locations, industry, and size. But when it comes to health and safety, some key variables can make a lot of difference. While large enterprise companies must focus on the scalability of solutions, SMEs have more room to tailor policies to their workers’ specific needs. However, the…
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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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