Category: Workplace Health and Safety

One startling fact: over a third of serious workplace incidents reported to the UK regulator arise from slips, trips or manual handling each year.This guide explains the legal framework behind reporting and compliance. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 sets out duties for employers across the United Kingdom.Understanding your obligations helps you manage risk, protect staff and avoid penalties. Every employer must record and report certain events to the regulator to stay compliant.We outline which injuries and accidents require formal notification, how to log incidents, and steps to reduce repeat harm. This short introduction prepares you to handle workplace reporting with confidence.Understanding What Does RIDDOR Mean in Health and SafetyUK law now requires firms to notify authorities about certain injuries, diseases and near misses. The current legislation is the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases…

If you run a veterinary practice, there will be many things on your mind, not least the health & safety aspect and working with animals and medication poses many dangers to employees. Much like any other sector, health & safety is critical within a veterinary clinic and with that in mind, here are some tips to make your workplace safer.  Carry Out A Needs Assessment There are leading agencies that offer veterinary health and safety support to practices and they would be happy to guide you when carrying out a health & safety needs assessment. This is the first thing to do, and the data collected will enable the agency to put together a plan to make your facility a safer place to work.  Stock Up On PPE It is…

As a dental clinic, it's important to be aware of the potential for lawsuits, as while most patients are satisfied with their care, you could still face legal action from those who aren't. In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at some of the people who might sue your dental clinic as well as how to protect yourself. -- Dental clinics, like any other business, are at risk of being sued for a number of reasons. In this post, we'll take a look at some of the most common legal issues that can affect dental clinics, and outline who might be able to sue your clinic if something goes wrong. Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, so if you're concerned about a specific issue,…