The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is continuously reporting a string of fines against manufacturers and engineering firms for failing to provide the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE), and especially respiratory protective equipment (RPE).

But, alongside providing the required equipment, health and safety regulations mean companies need to clearly display engineering warning signs and safety symbols to communicate risks.

Here, we’ve rounded up five essential PPE signs firms should invest in to ensure they’re meeting engineering safety standards and effectively protecting workers. More...

In addition to extensive teaching guidelines, a robust school health and safety policy is essential for ensuring students and teachers alike find themselves in an optimal learning environment.

In our brief guide to school health and safety, we outline key legislation, the responsibilities of different parties in the school, and a quick school health and safety checklist. More...

Having a successful coffee shop goes beyond curating a menu of delicious treats and ensuring the atmosphere is cosy and inviting. Ticking off all the health and safety café signage requirements will help you create an environment that’s both legally compliant and safe for staff and guests alike.

Whether it’s hazard prevention, food safety, or general visitor information, making sure your coffee shop health and safety policy is followed by installing all the relevant signs is a great way to safeguard everyone’s well-being. Here are some essential signage to consider: More...

A Christmas party is a big part of everyone’s seasonal itinerary – whether it’s an office night on the tiles, friends getting together, or a family meal, it’s truly a gold mine for hospitality venues that have no doubt been preparing their stock, menus, and holiday discounts for months.

If you have a venue that hosts such events, have you ticked all the health and safety boxes in preparation for all the guests coming your way in the winter season? Here are a few essentials to consider. More...

Effectively managing workplace air pollution and minimising waste are essential elements of maintaining regulatory compliance. But the benefits go beyond that – reducing pollution and waste also helps keep your team healthier (and happier!), brings down the cost of operations, and enables you to build your public profile as an environmentally conscious company.

Below, we’ve rounded up our top suggestions for minimising waste in the workplace and protecting against pollution. More...