Howlett Health & Safety Services Blog

March 1, 2021
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5 Steps to Writing a Good Health and Safety Manual

Every business that employs more than five people must produce a written health and safety policy. As an employer, you need to inform your workers about […]
January 26, 2021
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Review of Health and Safety Prosecutions in 2020

Most business owners will remember 2020 as the year that COVID-19 disrupted operations, wreaked havoc with the economy and transformed the way we work forever. Effective […]
January 21, 2021
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Advice on Workplace Vaccination Programmes – Flu and Coronavirus

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development has published guidance on vaccination programmes for ‘flu and coronavirus, answering questions which could be on employers’ minds. What […]
January 18, 2021
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Health and Safety in Care Homes: A 2021 Guide

Most of us will come to rely on social care at some point in our lives, to help us or our loved ones live as comfortably […]
January 13, 2021
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Good Ventilation Lowers Coronavirus Risk According to Government’s New Ventilation Campaign

The advice from scientists, and repeated in government guidelines, is that good ventilation reduces the risk of viral transmission. But having the windows wide open in […]
December 1, 2020
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Safety at Work: How to Protect Lone Workers

More people are working from home than ever before and many workplaces are operating with a skeletal staff due to the impact of COVID-19. Safe working […]
November 10, 2020
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Display Screen Equipment: Work Safety Advice

More people are working from home than ever before due to COVID-19, many for the first time in their careers. Employers have been forced to shift […]
November 3, 2020
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What Do the Coronavirus Cases Reported Under RIDDOR 2013 Reveal?

The HSE has published a summary of the cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) reported to it under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. […]
October 30, 2020
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) a Simple Guide

Employers have a legal duty to keep their workers safe by providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in a wide range of industries and workplaces. Whether you […]
October 12, 2020
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Health and Safety Basics for New Businesses

Health and safety may not be the first thing you think about amidst the excitement of setting up a new business, but compliance is essential for […]

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