A Safe and Healthy Working Environment A safe and healthy working environment starts with occupational health and safety (OHAS). Put simply, this means dealing with the safety, health, and wellbeing of people when they are at work. Employers have a legal responsibility for their workers and must provide a safe working environment. When OHAS comes […]
Beware of Heat Stress Many of us have been soaking up the sun this weekend in the UK. But, with temperatures set to soar to the high 30°Cs this week, it’s important to assess the risk of the high temperatures to your workforce. Heat stress happens when the body’s means of controlling its internal temperature
What is COSHH? Haven’t heard of COSHH before? Or perhaps you have, but aren’t exactly sure on what it means? It’s vital as an employer that you understand COSHH so you can ensure the health and safety of your workers. So, keep reading! Here at Candy Management Consultants, one of our most frequently asked health
What is ISO 45001? ISO 45001 is the internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems. The standard provides a framework for businesses to ensure the health and safety of employees and other stakeholders. ISO 45001 can be adopted by businesses of all sizes and in any industry. Businesses often become ISO
What is a Fire Risk Assessment? Fire risk assessments highlight potential risks and implement procedures to keep your employees and visitors safe. As an employer, it is your duty of care to make sure that you carry out a fire risk assessment and keep up to date with it. A fire risk assessment is a
What is ISO 45001? ISO 45001 is the internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems. The standard is used by millions of companies worldwide to demonstrate their commitment and compliance with workplace safety legislation and tackles health and safety through risk identification and mitigation. The standard is applicable to any organisation
What is ISO 45001? ISO 45001 is the internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems. The standard provides a framework for businesses to ensure the health and safety of employees and other stakeholders. ISO 45001 can be adopted by businesses of all sizes and in any industry. Businesses often become ISO
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Keeping it Simple Health and safety can be overwhelming for SMEs. With so much to consider, it is easy for health and safety standards to slip. Many are unaware of their legal obligations as an employer, and it stretches far beyond high-risk industries such as construction. Health and safety hazards are all around us, regardless
What is ISO 45001? ISO 45001 is the internationally recognised standard for Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) Management Systems. The standard provides a framework for businesses to ensure the health and safety of employees and other stakeholders. ISO 45001 can be adopted by businesses of all sizes and in any industry. It can also be
The Facts According to HSE, in 2020/21, 1.7 million workers suffered from work-related ill-health. Let that stat sink in for a minute! Health and safety is the law and is applicable to all businesses, regardless of size or industry. Whether your business is office-based, or employees work on a construction site, there are measures every
