Making Sense of Health and Safety

There are new regulations in place (Janaury 2026) governing the use of drones (weighing more than 100g). Martin Mulholland explains.

 

Contrary to popular belief, private businesses must grit their premises to ensure the safety of employees, customers, and visitors by keeping pavements, car parks, and entrances free from ice and snow. Martin Mulholland explains.

 

Companies should ensure that work practices, environments, and management processes promote employee wellbeing, reduce health-related risks, and comply with applicable health and safety legislation and equality obligations.  This is true for all employees but there are specific arrangements requried for women's health that need to be addressed.  Martin Mulholland looks at the issues.

 

If you need safety gloves as part of your risk controls then do you know what qualilties they should have in order to protect against specific risks?  Martin Mulholland explains.

 

If you are a Company Director then you have health and safety responsibility for the Company operations.  If you have that responsibility then you need to ensure that decisions that you make are made from a place of competency.  Increasingly this competency is being seen as including formal training - and not just from experience.

 

There are requirements imposed by the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 - this came into force effective 1 April 2024.

 

This year marks 50 years since the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act came into being. Has it been a success? Geoff Davies from MD Safety Management explores.

 

As we all know, unpredictable weather can turn a routine drive into a challenging adventure. When facing the elements of high winds and heavy rain, it's crucial to prioritize safety on the road. Here are some essential tips to ensure you reach your destination safely:

 

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