Risk assessments are an integral part of any business and are an effective way of preventing risk and injury in the workplace and minimising potential hazards.
You may have come across the term ‘dynamic risk assessment’ - but what exactly is a dynamic risk assessment? How are dynamic risk assessments completed? Read on to learn all about risk assessments and dynamic risk assessments, including what they are, when they’re needed, and how they are completed.
COSHH stands for The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. It is a legal requirement that you have this legislation in place at all times. This is the law that requires all employers to control substances that are hazardous to health - but why is COSHH important?
COSHH is put in place by the Health and Safety Executive to ensure the safety of all staff members and others.
More and more businesses are using substances, products or mixtures that could cause harm to employees and other people. This is why it is important to carry out the COSHH regulations and follow them correctly.
Throughout this blog, we will be exploring why COSHH risk assessments are important in the workplace and giving you a step-by-step guide on how you can stop the risk of exposure to hazardous substances in your workplace.
Working in an office comes with enough responsibilities, therefore, health and safety might not always be at the forefront of everyone's mind.
However, ensuring a safe and healthy workplace is essential for the well-being of employees and the smooth operation of business.
From ergonomic considerations to emergency procedures, let's explore the key aspects of maintaining office health and safety.
If you are an employer or responsible for the health and safety within an organisation, you're likely to have come across the term - ‘competent person’.
For a business to carry out the correct health and safety duties, an employer must appoint someone competent to help meet these important duties.
This should be someone who has the necessary skills, knowledge and experience for the role, or they should be trained to the correct standard to qualify as a competent person.