Temperatures can rise steeply during the summer months. Employers should assess and plan for risks such as exposure to high temperatures and humidity. These precautions
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Over 300,000 commercial properties across the UK are estimated to be at risk of flooding. What’s more, we are experiencing more and more extreme weather,
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Winter can be a challenging time for employers. Illnesses such as colds and flu are more common, leading to higher levels of staff absenteeism. Adverse
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Recent extreme cold weather events have emphasised the importance of dressing appropriately for adverse weather conditions. This is particularly true if you are preparing yourself
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Working during wintery weather conditions can increase the risk of a workplace accident with even the simplest tasks becoming dangerous. Strong winds, snow, ice, rain and
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The winter months entail specific health and safety concerns that pose threats to employees. Although these hazards can be particularly acute for outdoor workers, there
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Health and safety together with best practice is more important than ever during the winter months. Every employer is required to take all reasonably practicable
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As winter approaches it is time to revisit the issues which this season may generate for your company and employees and decide if your procedures
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Most Popular ArticlesMain health issues The human body has a core temperature of 37°C. Unconsciousness can occur at 31°C, and death below 26°C. Early indications of being
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Exposure to the sun can cause skin damage such as blistering and in extreme cases, even skin cancer, which has become the most common form
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Workplace regulations covering the health, safety and welfare of employees are extensive. Employers have a duty of care to provide a safe working environment for
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In March 2014, the Met Office published a report exploring the potential causes of the extreme weather events of recent years in the UK and
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