A near miss or a close call in the workplace can easily get ignored and forgotten due to the fact that no one really got hurt… that one time. However, on another occasion further down the line, the same situation could have tragic consequences. This is why you should take the opportunity to learn from a near miss and use that knowledge to build a strong, self-improving risk management system within your organisation. Below, we’ll explore what constitutes a near miss, show some near-miss examples and explain why near-miss reporting is important, as well as how to encourage your employees to report near misses.
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We’re pleased to announce that RiskMach has been awarded the Cyber Essentials certification, issued by IASME Consortium Ltd and independently assessed by Merris Consulting. Cyber Essentials is a UK government–backed scheme that helps organisations protect against the most common cyber threats. By achieving this certification, we’ve demonstrated that our systems and processes meet strict security standards designed to safeguard data and digital assets.
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Ensuring the highest occupational health standards is a major responsibility for any employer. With the help of the PUWER regulations, you can have peace of mind knowing that you have tackled the prevention of machinery-related workplace accidents. The guide below will look into detail at what PUWER is and what equipment it covers, as well as who is responsible for PUWER inspections and the benefits of carrying out PUWER risk assessments. Here’s everything you need to know about PUWER.
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What is a CE mark? The CE (Conformitè Europëenne) mark is an administrative marking placed on products that are placed in the EEA (European Economic Area) market to confirm that the product conforms with EU health and safety, as well as environmental protection requirements. CE certification is required for any products sold in the EU, regardless of country of origin, if that is mandated by the specific EU legislation for this type of product.
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With the Brexit transition period coming to an end on 31 December 2020, the rules and regulations regarding product self-certification of products made in the UK have changed as well. A new UKCA mark has been introduced by the UK government to replace the existing EU-recognised CE Mark.
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Ensuring a safe work environment for all employees is not only a moral obligation but also a legal requirement for employers. Conducting a risk assessment is the first step to successfully managing the risk factors in the workplace, therefore it is extremely important to understand the concept of risk assessment and learn how to do it effectively.
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In May 2018, a revolutionary standard, ISO 45001 was introduced. Setting out the guidelines for best Occupational Health and Safety (OH& S) practices in the workplace, it is the first internationally accepted standard of its kinds. Compliance with ISO 45001 ensures that care you provide for your employees and visitors not only covers the legal requirements but also goes out to tackle issues as employee wellbeing and continues to improve constantly to maintain a world-class level of health and safety management within your organisation.
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As an employer, you have a legal duty under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 to ensure the health and safety of everyone at the workplace from your employees to your visitors. Risk management plays a key role in achieving compliance with the highest workplace health and safety standards, regulations and directives.
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It is no secret that being in a senior management role in a business has its fair share of additional duties and responsibilities. However, you may not be aware that not only the employer but also directors and senior managers can be held accountable for health and safety incidents at the workplace caused by someone else they are responsible for.
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