Whether you’re taking on a route you’ve done many times before or heading to a new trail for the first time, getting outside in winter is good for the mind, body, and soul. Exploring the great outdoors in winter is a great way to get a fresh new take on your surroundings. Not only does it allow you to stay active all year long, but it can be a very therapeutic experience.
January 12, 2024
Spark erosion machining — also known as electrical discharge machining (EDM) and, in its conventional form, die sinking — is commonly used in engineering to produce highly accurate dies and moulds with complex geometries. Spark erosion is a known source of major fires in engineering premises. These commonly occur when a flammable dielectric fluid reaches its flashpoint in the presence of a spark and adequate supply of air.
January 02, 2024
There’s certainly more of a chill in the air, and as the weather changes to an icier feel, other factors should come into consideration such as your own wellbeing and driver/vehicle safety. Driving in testing weather conditions is a challenge at the best of times, and requires a certain level of concentration, skill and experience.
December 22, 2023
The Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 was passed in September 2023. Although no date has yet been set, the introduction of the Regulations that will support this act is likely to come into force in Autumn 2024. Given the timeframes, it makes sense for employers and agencies that have people on zero hours contracts to begin preparing for when the regulations come into effect.
December 18, 2023
The annual death rate in the motor vehicle repair industry is 1.6 deaths per 100,000 workers.
December 15, 2023
If the wintry weather hasn’t quite arrived yet, then it’s certainly on the way! The question is, are you prepared, and do you have the necessary cover in place to help deal with any potential issues or losses?
December 01, 2023
Based on the fact that illegal activity spikes at Halloween, it’s clear that it’s not just witches and ghosts that come out during the spooky season: criminals do, too.
October 24, 2023
There has been a huge increase in the awareness of neurodiversity across the globe, with a corresponding increase in understanding, acceptance and inclusion. This has led to more neurodivergent people speaking out and feeling less like they need to ‘mask’ their differences by acting in a more neurotypical way.
September 25, 2023
With 2023 studies showing almost a third of employees have experienced workplace bullying, we wanted to check in with our clients to provide a refresher in handling these types of situations in the workplace.
September 21, 2023
If you’ve dealt with an employee who’s been on sickness absence, or one who’s experiencing a long-term disability or medical condition, you may have come across the term “Occupational Health” and know what it means. However, there may be employers who are unfamiliar with the term or what it involves.
September 15, 2023
Fire doors help contain fire and smoke to the area where it originated and help keep access routes, corridors, and fire exits clear for longer to aid escape. In short, fire doors help save lives; so having regular audits and inspecting the condition of fire doors is essential.
September 11, 2023
To ensure that tips intended to reward staff for hard work and good service are distributed fairly and transparently, the Government supported a Private Members’ Bill on the subject and at the start of May 2023, the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill became law. The Act makes it unlawful for employers to withhold tips from staff and also imposes policy and record keeping requirements on employers.
September 06, 2023