Howlett Health & Safety Services Blog

February 8, 2019
showing lone worker in board room

Is a Simple Lone Working Policy Sufficient to Document Your Arrangements?

If you have workers who regularly work on their own, you need to ensure that you fully document your health and safety arrangements to ensure that […]
January 26, 2019
person holding a first aid kit who might be the appointed person

Have You Documented The Main Responsibilities of The Appointed Person?

You have conducted your first aid needs assessment and have determined that a first aider is not required, however, as a minimum someone needs to be […]
January 22, 2019
person wearing warm clothing outside and blowing into hands due to cold

Keeping Your Staff Warm During Outside Winter Working

If your outside workers are complaining that more should be done to keep them warm and dry in the winter months. What are your legal obligations […]
January 18, 2019
health and safety documents in ring binder on shelf related to first aid

Are Changes To Your First Aid at Work Policy Now Required?

Following recent changes to the HSE’s online first aid guidance regarding mental health first aiders, now might be the right time to consider updating your first […]
December 11, 2018
major changes to RIDDOR 2013 proposed by the HSE

Major Changes to RIDDOR 2013 Proposed by The HSE

The HSE has reviewed the success of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013, and has proposed some changes. What’s on the horizon? […]
October 10, 2018
woman sitting at desk completing stress self assessment questionnaire on laptop

Stress Self Assessment Checklist for World Mental Health Day

World Mental Health Day Today the 10th October 2018 is recognised as World Mental Health Day and there will be lots of awareness campaigns highlighting the […]
August 20, 2018
cyclist on the road

Updating Road Safety Laws to Protect Cyclists and Pedestrians

A consultation issued by the Department for Transport looks at updating road safety legislation. Key Proposals include putting measures in place to tackle cyclists who are […]
July 3, 2018
laptop on kitchen table

Health and Safety Arrangements for Homeworkers?

May 14, 2018
office safety guide book over on shelf

20 Tasks You Can’t Ignore if You’re Responsible for Office Safety

Health and Safety in an Office Environment Office and facilities managers, human resources officers, safety representatives, and other job roles, listen up. You’ve been appointed (or let’s […]
June 20, 2017

How To Carry Out A Risk Assessment – Free Video Series

Looking to train up your employees? Our online health and safety training can help you.

Call Howlett Health & Safety Services on

07875 535 558