Every year at least 500,000 people aged 65 years and over attend accident and emergency departments as the result of accidents at home. The majority of these being falls. More than 3,500 people in England and Wales die every year following a fall and nearly a third of a million people need hospital treatment. Many [...]

With staff dashing back and forth all day long in (very often) confined and crowded areas there are lots of hazards to contend with. These can include: • Hot surfaces • Harmful substances • Sharp implements • Electrical and gas equipment • Slippery floors These all increase the likelihood of an incident or accident happening [...]

There are a number of rumours circulating about coronavirus that have prompted the World Health Organisation to step in. The W.H.O. have set up a page on its website dedicated to debunking any myths regarding the coronavirus that are currently being spread over the internet. Here are just a few,  Does the new coronavirus only affect [...]

According to mental health charity Mind, approximately one in four people in the UK will experience a mental health problem each year. Mind also says that while the overall number of people with mental health problems has not changed significantly in recent years, it appears that how people cope with them is getting worse, as [...]

In the event of injury or sudden illness, failure to provide first aid could result in a casualty’s death. The employer has a legal obligation to ensure that an employee who is injured or taken ill at work receives immediate attention. HSE will prosecute in cases where there is a significant risk, a disregard for [...]

We all know fruit and vegetable are a essential part of a healthy diet, there now seems to be more and more people growing their own, either at home in their own garden, shared community gardens or even down at the good old fashioned allotment. What are the implications of this………if any? The benefits of [...]

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Festive tea lights, singing Santa’s and of course some toys that will be gifts this Christmas are powered by lithium button batteries, many of them easily accessible to curious little fingers. Keep potentially dangerous products out of reach of babies, toddlers and small children, and be equally careful about where you store spare and used [...]

What is Primary Authority? Expert and tailored advice on regulatory compliance, with a single point of contact. Primary Authority Partnerships are either direct with individual businesses or co-ordinated with a Trade Association (or another similar group). It is a means for businesses to receive expert and tailored advice on meeting Environmental Health, Trading Standards or [...]

When working outdoors the effects of the weather can potentially have a serious impact on an employee's health if the risks have not been considered or properly managed. This may be immediate or occur over a long time. When working outdoors the weather can influence an individual's effectiveness and this is not readily managed using [...]