Health and safety solutions for the public and private sector
Current health and safety legislation dictates that all organisations with more than 5 employees are bound by law to have in place certain documented health and safety policies and procedures and be able to demonstrate how these are managed and controlled on a day to day basis.
The health and safety legislation applies irrespective of the industry within which the individual organisation operates.
Health and safety for SMEs
Many organisations, especially SMEs, do not have adequate resources in house or the necessary professional knowledge to comply with the legislation and this means they could be prosecuted for non-compliance.
PeoplepointHR provide a comprehensive range of health & safety consultancy solutions from providing general advice to training and audits to help keep your employees safe and protect your organisation from potential prosecution when things go wrong.
Qualified health and safety professionals
Our team of health and safety specialists are all professionally qualified which enables us to act as the “competent person” that you need to give you the peace that compliance to health and safety is being professionally managed.
All our team members are either IOSH, NEBOSH or IIRSM qualified as well as being technical experts across many core industries.
Health and safety legislation across industries
Our experience of working across a wide range of industry sectors means that our dedicated health and safety professionals are able to provide you with clear direction on the requirements to be met by your particular business.
So whether you operate on a building site, in an office, a factory or some other type of environment, we can help you to assess the Health & Safety risks and put the necessary processes and procedures in place to ensure that you are providing a safe working environment for your employees and are compliant with legislation.
How our expert consultants can help you manage your health and safety
PeoplepointHR can provide a range of support on health and safety matters including risk management audits, training, consultancy and:
- Accident reporting
- COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002
- Fire safety
- First aid
- Food safety
- Health & safetypolicies
- Health & safety induction
- Manual handling
- Method statements
- RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013)
- Risk assessments & method statements
- Safe working practices
- Workstation assessment
- Health & safety management systems
- Safety audits and inspections
- Accident investigations
- Work-related stress (WRS)
- Health & safety handbooks
- Toolbox talks
- Health & safety training
Whether you need assistance undertaking risk assessments, becoming compliant with health & safety legislation or any other specific advice, our professional team will be on hand to support and guide you. Contact us today on 0330 555 2555.
Industry sector-specific health and safety
- Construction, Transportation & Haulage
Despite the amount of legislation, accidents in the construction industry are still relatively common. This is also the case for average downtime that a business can experience as a result of minor injuries. This is the case in most labour intensive industries.
According to a recent report by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), musculoskeletal disorders are the most commonly reported cause of occupational ill health in the UK.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
This report stated that musculoskeletal disorders accounted for 41% of all work-related ill health cases, and 34% of all working days lost to ill health. The average number of cases in Britain last year was 539,000, each resulting in an average of 16 working days lost.
Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) are most commonly associated with:
Heavy lifting, back injuries, repetitive tasks and injuries to the lower limbs. Many of these are synonymous for being highest within the construction industry as well as agriculture, fisheries, transportation, and health.
The total number of working days lost last year was 8.8 million. This translates to an estimated overall cost to businesses in Britain in excess of £5 billion.
A pro-active approach to Health and Safety in the workplace can go a long way to minimising the costs associated with workplace injuries of this type.
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- Corporate & Professional Services
The office is often not seen as a hazardous environment compared to other industries. However, you may be surprised to learn that the HSE reports that in excess of 3 days per year are lost to 2,000 workers who are absent from work after a workplace injury. Add to this those absent due to workplace stress and suddenly we can begin to see the need to take Health and safety seriously. Even in the more sedate environments.
Work-related Stress
Work-related Stress is now commonly known as WRS for short. WRS is now the second most common reported cause of occupational ill health in Britain.
According to recent figures reported by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), these accounted for no less than 37% of all work-related ill health cases, and 45% of all working days lost to ill health.
A significant 1.5% of the working population are suffering from WRS, depression or anxiety with no signs of it diminishing into the future. The total of the working days lost last year was 11.7 million which equates to an average of 24 days per case.
The impact of having a professional member of your team absent for a typical period of 5 weeks for such a condition can be far reaching both in terms of cost as well as the impact on the customer service in the corporate world. Therefore, we believe that effective workplace assessment coupled with a pro-active approach to Health and Safety can pay dividends when it comes to engaging employees and developing a strong, stable workforce.
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- Education & Schools
Education & Schools
According to recent figures reported by the HSE (Health & Safety Executive), these accounted for no less than 37% of all work-related ill health cases, and 45% of all working days lost to ill health.
A staggering 1.5% of the working population are suffering from WRS, depression or anxiety with all indications that this is steadily increasing year on year. The total of the working days lost last year was 11.7 million which equates to an average of 24 days per case.
Furthermore, statistics show that the highest incident rates are recorded in the public sector. This is specifically in education, health & social care as well as prisons, emergency services, local and central government.
Therefore, we advocate that a pro-active approach to health and safety in the workplace and in particular to work-related stress in these types of environments can go a long way to reducing both the number and severity of cases as well as reducing the overall negative impact on service and the all-important bottom line.
Why not book in for A Workplace health and safety Assessment Today?
Food Services
Health & Safety is a major concern when the services that your business provides involve working with food. Often in the public eye, one small mistake can result in an overnight destruction of a reputation. Especially in the age of social media.
Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations 2016
It is important therefore that those in the food industry are able to demonstrate the best practice standards of Health & Safety. Both for their customers and the food hygiene bodies that they are regulated by under the Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations 2016.
At PeoplepointHR we have health and safety consultants who specialise in the food industry. They understand both the regulations and the real practical challenges that come with adhering to them. Our consultants take great pride in making sure that your business is a safe one both for customers and employees alike.
What to watch out for
Areas for particular consideration in these environments include:
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Cleaning & waste management
- Workflow management for safe working
- Catering equipment handling
- Obstructions
- Burns and scalds
- Lighting & flooring
- Clothing and footwear
Our services
The work we do in this area often includes elements of the following:
- Regular safety audits
- Risk management and assessments
- Support with health and safety action plans
- Specialist training for staff and managers
A “best practice” approach to health and safety management in this type of workplace can go a long way to minimising your costs. These include costs associated with unsafe working practices and the bad press that will result.
Why not book in for A Workplace Health and Safety Assessment Today?
- Health & Social Care
Health and safety becomes a real concern when the services that your business provides involves working with vulnerable people, such as those found in the health and welfare sectors. Because of the nature of this work, every business is accountable to the public. Therefore the damage that one small mistake can cause is sometimes irreparable.
It is important that businesses in this sector can demonstrate the best practice standards of health and safety for potential clients. However, even more so to meet the far-reaching compliance standards as set by the relevant regulatory and monitoring bodies. One example of such bodies is the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
Our services
The work we do in this area often includes elements of the following:
- Regular safety audits
- Risk management and assessments
- Support with health and safety action plans
- Specialist training for staff and managers
What to watch out for
Areas for particular consideration in these environments include:
- Slips, trips, and falls
- Infection management
- Machinery and equipment handling
- Cuts and abrasions
- Burns and scalds
- Poisoning
- Lifting, moving and restraining
- Physical violence to residents
A thorough approach to Health & Safety in the workplace can go a long way to minimising the costs associated.
Why not book in for A Workplace H&S Assessment Today
Contact our health and safety consultants today
Whether you need assistance undertaking risk assessments, or help becoming compliant with health and safety regulation our professional team will be on hand to support and guide you. Contact us on 0330 999 2555.
