The World Health Organisation states that somewhere up to 50% of spaces in which people spend prolonged period of times, are damp. This includes office space and working environments. It is immoral to force employees to work in this kind of environment, as it can be extremely damaging to employee …
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Essential Health and Safety Advice for Small Businesses
Paperwork (or these days its digital counterpart), is the bane of every small business owner, yet it is a requirement in order to stay on the right side of the law. The good news is that although laws can and do change, those changes tend to be in the nature of incremental developments which revolve …
Why You Should Work Outdoors: 17 Science-Backed Reasons
We’ve all read the news — sitting at our desks all day can have serious consequences for our health. So why do 90 percent of Americans still live a sedentary lifestyle at work? It’s a good question, especially given the many health benefits of working outside. According to a study by L.L. Bean, …
Ways to Support Employees with Mental Health Problems
Sadly, there are millions of people suffering from some form of mental illness. Whether from depression, chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout, when a person’s emotional well-being is off balance, it alters their ability to perform at work. A wise employer knows that if their staff isn’t doing well …
Why You Need Asbestos Awareness Courses
Business owners who work in industries where employees could be exposed to asbestos have an obligation to keep them safe. An asbestos awareness course is one of the best ways to enhance your understanding and develop the required level of awareness to reduce the risk and implement safe working …
Workplace Hygiene Tips Every Small Business Should Follow
So, you’ve expanded, more people are coming in, business is booming – congratulations! Prepare to wage a war you never knew existed – the war on germs. As a business owner, the responsibility of maintaining hygienic conditions rests solely on you. With the influx of people on your payroll, the …
