Going Green at Work
Governments, businesses and private citizens are coming together in an effort to leave behind a better world for future generations. Businesses can do their bit to help in this global effort while also benefiting the local environment in which they operate.
Optimise the collection and use of OSH data
This year the International Labour Organisation (ILO) will be focussing on how to optimise the collection and use of OSH data. World Day for Safety and Health and Work will take place on April 28th and this is the theme that will be highlighted.
The New GDPR – Here’s What You Need to Know
A new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) has been introduced by the European Commission and will come into force across the EU on 25 May 2018 replacing the existing Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC).
The Benefits of Promoting Workplace Wellbeing
The way we work, company culture, workplace wellbeing programs and our relationships in the workplace are the main drivers for whether employees feel that they are valued in their roles.
Great People Build Great Cultures
We have all heard the word “culture” bandied about when discussions arise about HR and Health and Safety. But what is culture exactly? And can you spot a “great person” to help you build your “great company culture”?
Engaging Staff in EHS
If your employees are engaged and genuinely interested in EHS, then your policies and procedures will be live and effective. If they are not however, you are fighting a losing battle and will end up just firefighting every EHS issue that comes your way.
How to Create a Positive Work Environment
So much of our time is spent in the workplace these days, it’s pretty critical to ensure that this place stays positive! Not an easy task, for sure, with multiple personalities, deadlines, stresses, egos and a host of other challenges.
Employee Induction Checklist
A thorough and up-to-date employee induction program will help new employees quickly understand the responsibilities of their new role and the employer’s expectation of them.
Promoting a Healthy Workplace
“Health is more than the absence of a disease. It is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing” – WHO (World Health Organisation). Stress and mental ill health is now the leading cause of sickness absence.
Accident Investigations are Critical to Effective Safety Management
Accident Investigations are an informative teaching tool from which the lessons of the past are imparted to us so we can modify and improve our safety management systems.