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Written by Cathryn Newbery, head of content at Ciphr, a leading UK-based HR software provider Health and safety (H&S) is often regarded by organisations as being the responsibility of dedicated…

Under common law, UK businesses have a duty of care towards their workers, no matter how many employees they have, or the environment they work in. In the workplace, employers…

Mental illness, including conditions such as anxiety and depression, is the leading cause of sickness absence in the United Kingdom, with the HSE reporting that over 800,000 workers experience mental…

Secured by Design, is the official UK Police flagship initiative, established by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) in 1989, now known as the NPCC. It combines the principles…

In a poll for Personal Safety Day 2021, 62% of respondents said they have experienced, violence, abuse, or aggression during their commute. Additionally, a survey by the Suzy Lamplugh Trust found that…

Our landmark study into the perceptions of personal safety at work found that 6.8 million workers worry about their personal safety each week, while the majority of employers underestimate this…

With businesses becoming increasingly connected across the globe and the growth of hybrid working models, the number of employees travelling internationally for work continues to rise. It is estimated that…

Under common law, all employers have a duty of care towards their workers, no matter how many employees they have or the environment they work in. By definition, ‘duty of…

Written by Alcumus PSM who have over 30 years’ experience in the Health & Safety sector The purpose of a risk assessment is to help identify the significant hazards and…

Working at height is both an environmental and task-based risk that has serious ramifications when it goes wrong. Falls from height remain one of the biggest causes of workplace fatalities…