ISO 45003 is the first global standard giving practical guidance on managing psychological health in the workplace. It provides guidance on the management of psychosocial risk, as part of an occupational health and safety management system.
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Brexit Preparation
Having worked in freight-forwarding, shipping & warehousing for over 20 years, it seems like the industry is fast approaching a huge fork in the road in our opinion. Brexit and all of its new systems and programs, CDS and trade deals galore are just the tip of the iceberg.
COVID-19 Workplace Safety
WIth the web and social media awash with COVID-19 news, its often hard to narrow in on exactly what you are looking for. With that in mind, here at Eley Consultancy Ltd we thought we would put together the following 7 simple steps to keep your workplace a safe environment:
Updated Border Operating Model
On 13 July 2020, the first iteration of the Border Operating Model was published setting out the core model that all importers and exporters will need to follow from January 2021 as well as the additional requirements for specific products such aslive animals, plants, products of animal origin and high-risk food not of animal origin.
Controlling combustible and flammable materials
Combustible materials (such as paper, cardboard and wood), flammable liquids (such as white spirit) and flammable gases (such as butane, propane & methane) are all potential fuels and should be stored, handled, transported & used with care if the fire risk that they present is to be controlled.
First aid during the COVID19 pandemic
The HSE has recently released new workplace guidance on how to deal with your first aid during the COVID19 pandemic. This guidance will help employers ensure first aiders are confident that they can help someone injured or ill at work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Government outlines new freeport plans
The government has today (7th October 2020) set out further details around how it will create a number of new innovative Freeports across the UK to create jobs, drive investment and regenerate communities.
Fire Risk Assessment
A fire risk assessment if a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) There are three main reasons for assessing and managing fire risks. These are to:
Power tool safety measures
Power tools in the workplace can be the cause of many a bad nights sleep for managers or supervisors. With certain power tools able to cause significant and life changing injuries, it is imperative that adequate safety measures are put in place.
Safe handling of hand tools
This week we are looking at both the hazards and how you can ensure the safe handling of hand tools in your workplace. Simple hand tools can cause injury through error, misuse or mechanical failure.