The revolutionary Robens report paved the way for the Health and Safety Act 50 years ago this month
18 July 2022
July 2022 marks half a century since the Robens committee, led by Lord Alfred Robens, published its landmark report, Safety and Health at Work: report of the committee 1970-1972.
Read ArticleOur fire training courses could save your life
18 July 2022
In his latest blog post, Health and Safety Consultant Ross Glover, explains how Fire training is probably the most vital training anyone could benefit from.
Read ArticleWorking at height - including ladders
18 July 2022
In his first blog post this month, Health and Safety Consultant, Ross Glover, shows how training courses at Emprocom aim to empower people with the understanding of how to work in a much safer manner at all times…
Read ArticleHalf of all hybrid workers would leave if forced back into the office
15 June 2022
More than half of staff could leave their company if hybrid working was removed, according to a new study. In his second blog post this month, Emprocom’s Health & Safety Consultant, Lee Douglas, looks at how hybrid working has been beneficial to our mental health…
Read ArticleHalf of workers want to be free of work-related texts, calls and emails outside office hours
15 June 2022
As a study reveals strong support for restrictions on work contact outside official working hours, Emprocom’s Health & Safety Consultant, Lee Douglas, looks at how disconnecting from work is good for our mental health, especially for hybrid workers…
Read ArticleHSE’s latest Business Plan has a renewed focus on mental health
15 June 2022
Every day in the UK, sadly two construction workers take their own lives. As part of Men’s Mental Health Week, we look at some simple steps employers can take to help alleviate stress in the workplace and to help to prevent tragic deaths…
Read ArticleWhat steps are you taking to protect your team from Noise Exposure?
25 May 2022
Health and safety consultant Jamie Douglas gives his top tips on employers’ responsibilities under The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (CNWR) which aim to protect people from noise-induced hearing loss which is irreversible damage to the ears caused by exposure to high levels of noise.
Read ArticleTop tips for hot weather working
24 May 2022
Here’s hoping for a long hot summer, but if we do get one, it’s important to be prepared and look after your workforce. We’ve put together some top tips to see you through…
Read ArticleCovid restrictions now replaced by public health advice
24 April 2022
The HSE no longer requires every business to consider COVID-19 in their risk assessment or to have specific measures in place. Employers may still choose to continue to cover COVID-19 in their risk assessments.
Read ArticleSpotlight on our construction consultancy service
24 April 2022
Our unrivaled practical health and safety management systems ensure your construction site comfortably meets the highest industry and regulatory standards.
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