The Health and Safety Dept Bristol, South West, Midlands, Wales

The Health and Safety Dept Bristol, South West, Midlands, Wales Providers of practical and pragmatic Health and Safety advice, guidance and support.

Last month, we saw the joyful and inspiring news story of Manette Bailley, the 102-year-old woman who performed a sky di...
04/09/2024

Last month, we saw the joyful and inspiring news story of Manette Bailley, the 102-year-old woman who performed a sky dive for charity. Two years earlier she drove around Silverstone racetrack at 130mph in a Ferrari on her 100th birthday!

It is a striking reminder that age need be no barrier to many things, which brings us nicely to considering the health and safety of older workers in the workplace. With the pension age going up and life expectancy at about 80 for men and women, the prospects of retiring at 65, 60 or even earlier have diminished for many.

With this in mind, it's crucial to ensure your health and safety practices are suitable for all staff members. To learn more about health and safety for older workers, read our full blog: https://www.hsdept.co.uk/blog/health-and-safety-and-older-workers/



The mismanagement or underestimating of fire can cost lives. There is no excuse not to be prepared for one. Making sure ...
01/08/2024

The mismanagement or underestimating of fire can cost lives. There is no excuse not to be prepared for one. Making sure you can operate your business and keep employees and others safe from fire is vital.

By law, every business must manage the risk of fire, and it starts with having a valid fire risk assessment. That’s where our health and safety team comes in. With extensive experience in fire risk management, we’ll carry out your fire risk assessment and ensure you effectively manage the risk of fire in your workspace, keeping its occupants safe.

To learn more about this service, contact The Health & Safety Dept today.

29/07/2024

Manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury in retail environments.

Read our guide to learn some of the main dangers, and how to improve your practices.

Manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury in retail environments. Fortunately, it’s also one of the mos...
24/07/2024

Manual handling is one of the most common causes of injury in retail environments. Fortunately, it’s also one of the most preventable. In our latest blog, we discuss some of the main dangers, and why it might be time to take stock of your stock stacking techniques.

Check it out here: https://buff.ly/3LDPaNC

22/07/2024

Are you planning on holding a summer get-together for your business? Whilst these events are a great way of rewarding hard-work and increasing morale within your team, they come with their own risks...

Read our guide to learn how you can safely plan a summer event.

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an internationally recognised set of principles in which food safe...
16/07/2024

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) is an internationally recognised set of principles in which food safety hazards are controlled to reduce the risk of producing unsafe food. If you own a food business, you must implement a food safety management system based on the HACCP principles. It is important to understand the principles if you work with food.

A HACCP management system requires that potential food safety hazards are spotted and dealt with at specific points in the process — from selecting your suppliers, to consumption of the food.

At The Health & Safety Dept, we’re experts in this field. So not only can we help you put a plan in place, but we can help you maintain it too. By getting to know you and your business, we’ll create a bespoke system that helps keep your employees and customers safe and ensures you abide by the laws relevant to HACCP. Get in touch today.

15/07/2024

Managing the risks when working with water... 💧

10/07/2024

As much as everyone looks forward to the warm summer months each year, there is one sad inevitability that we have to live with at this time; that is people getting into difficulty in the water, some of whom drown.

That is in a leisure context, but for some businesses it can be an occupational hazard all the year round. While most businesses who face this risk will have all the correct procedures in place, some do get it wrong.

To ensure your business is following the correct steps when it comes to working with water, check out our latest blog: https://buff.ly/3xSHELu

July is National Picnic Month!Whilst this month encourages partaking in summer picnics with family and friends or as a s...
02/07/2024

July is National Picnic Month!

Whilst this month encourages partaking in summer picnics with family and friends or as a summer social for the team, we wouldn’t be The Health & Safety Dept without pointing out some potential hazards for you to be aware of, as an employer hosting a party in the park!

Food hygiene must be considered to ensure the safety of your employees. Key areas to address include the storage/temperature of certain foods, allergy/dietary requirements, and the sanitation of eating utensils. Nobody wants to attend a picnic and leave with food poisoning or an allergic reaction now, do they?

We don’t mean to ruin your fun, but it’s our duty to highlight these hazards to keep you and your employees safe and enjoying picnics without food poisoning!

01/07/2024

As outdoor businesses become increasingly popular throughout the summer months, it's important to keep the safety of these areas in mind.

Read our guide to learn how you can keep your outdoor spaces safe this summer...

We are a nation of optimists, and nothing demonstrates this better than our attitude to the great outdoors. The British ...
26/06/2024

We are a nation of optimists, and nothing demonstrates this better than our attitude to the great outdoors. The British summer may be temperamental, but that doesn’t stop us heading outside in our millions at the first sign of sunshine.

Whatever the weather, we’ll give it our best shot at making the UK’s beaches, parks and beer gardens heaving over the coming weeks. Many workplaces will also be marking the start of summer by opening up outdoor areas for their staff.

This is a great way to raise morale, but it’s important to keep safety in mind. From removing tripping hazards to preventing sunburn, here’s how you can keep your outdoor areas safe and enjoyable this summer: https://www.hsdept.co.uk/blog/have-you-risk-assessed-your-outdoor-spaces/

It’s World Wellbeing Week. The strains of day to day working life can take its toll. So, ensuring that you take care of ...
24/06/2024

It’s World Wellbeing Week.

The strains of day to day working life can take its toll. So, ensuring that you take care of your physical, mental, and emotional health is crucial to living a happy and fulfilling life. This week ensure you recognise the importance of remembering to prioritise self-care and being kind to ourselves and each other. Let’s spread positivity and make a difference within the workplace.

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