Health & Safety

Health & Safety Audit

In this guide, we'll discuss what a Health & Safety audit is, the benefits of conducting one, and the process to follow.

Endometriosis at Work

In this guide, we'll discuss the effects of endometriosis on your employees, how Peninsula can help you support them, and the legislation you must follow.

Veterinary Risk Assessment

In this guide, we'll discuss hazards within a veterinary practice, safety measures you can take, and how Peninsula can help you with your risk assessment.

Health & Safety Software

In this guide, we'll discuss Health & Safety software, its benefits, and how Peninsula can help with your workplace safety management.

Health & Safety in Manufacturing

In this guide, we'll discuss the common risks in manufacturing, relevant legislation, and how to keep your employees safe at all times.

EHO Inspection

In this guide, we'll discuss what an EHO inspection involves, food and drink safety laws, as well as how to avoid non-compliance.

FPA announces fire safety manifesto

The Fire Protection Association (FPA) launched their manifesto this week, calling on the new government to improve fire safety and property resilience as part of their built environment strategy

Government's Product Safety Bill to address e-bike fire safety risks

This week, a number or NHS trusts, universities and local authorities confirmed they have banned e-bikes from being parked or charged on their premises

Four key risk assessments you need to manage under the new government

With over 60 employment law changes on the horizon, here are the key risk assessments you need to start reviewing now.

Engineering company fined after 11 metre fall from height

An engineering company has been fined for failing to manage work at height safety, after an employee working at a HS2 construction site fell and fractured their skull, jaw, hip and pelvis.

Housing company fined £300k after concrete blocks crush worker

A housing company has been fined after a driver was crushed to death by concrete blocks at a construction site in South Lanarkshire

IOSH and CIOB advise Government's plan to build 1.5 million homes should not compromise safety

Industry bodies IOSH, RoSPA and CIOB have advised the Government not to compromise on safety competency, as it prepares to deliver on its plan to build 1.5 million homes over five years

Download your free Health and Safety checklist template and see how to rule out common workplace risk

Read our guide where we'll discuss the risk assessment process and guidelines for employers, as well as providing a free risk assessment template.

Whenever substances that are hazardous to health are present in the workplace employers are under a duty to make sure that they cannot and are not allowed to cause ill-health to any person.

Every employer and every person in control of shared premises where there are commercial relationships has a responsibility for fire safety arrangements and procedures at those premises.

Occupational health surveillance gives an early indication of onset of occupational ill health allowing corrective action to be taken before it can develop into a long term of significant problem.

Employers are required to take reasonably practicable measures to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees whilst they are at work.