Why mental health in the workplace matters
For many of us, work is a major part of our lives. It is where we spend much of our time, where we get our income and often where we make our friends. Having a…
A guide to managing noise in the workplace
Loud noise at work can damage people's hearing and lead to risks to safety. Noise at work can cause hearing damage that is permanent and disabling, which can be gradual because of exposure to noise…
Sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences
It's been nearly 6 years now since new sentencing guidelines for health and safety, corporate manslaughter and food safety and hygiene offences came into force in February 2016 and in 2018 new guidelines were issued…
Warehouse and logistics safety
Warehousing and Logistics can be a dangerous environment to work in, with many potential hazards and associated risks. In 2010/11 there were 157 major injuries to workers in warehousing and logistics reported to the Health…
A guide to CDM regulations
In construction, CDM stands for the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations, these are a set of health and safety regulations that apply to every construction project in Great Britain. The regulations were brought into play…
The man behind the business – Chad Bott
Behind every successful business, is a person driving that company forward, striving to offer the best services, in a professional manner, with experience and passion. Our latest article looks at how it all started for…
The purpose of a Health and Safety Policy
A Health and Safety Policy forms the basis and structure of any management system, ensuring not only legislation is met, but that guidelines for establishing and implementing programs are enforced. These policies will reduce workplace…
The benefits of accreditations and certifications
Within any industry, gaining accreditation is hugely beneficial as it shows the companies commitment to staff and clients alike and can open doors to grow and win larger contracts. The benefits of accreditations and certificates…
What is a company induction process?
Induction training is a key process in the management of any workplace risks and the control of hazards, within various industries. There is evidence to suggest that people are most at risk when entering a…
The importance of Risk Assessments
Risk assessments are a legal requirement, and all companies and self-employed people are required to consider health and safety risks in the workplace, with companies with five or more employees, legally obliged to record all…
MHSC Christmas event
What a great weekend we all had at the MHSC Christmas Event! We would like to congratulate Willenhall Rugby Club on their big win against Wednesbury in the league fixture played on Saturday. It was great…
What is a Safety Tour?
As an employer, you have a duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of your employees and anyone else who might be affected by your activities. Implementing a Safety Tour by a qualified consultant…
Working Minds campaign launched by HSE
Work-related stress and poor mental health risk becoming a health and safety crisis for Great Britain’s workplaces, the regulator has warned. While the full impact of the Covid-19 pandemic is yet to be fully understood,…
The importance of Method Statements
Method statements are a type of health and safety document that details the steps (method) required to carry out a job safely, and to control the risks identified. When it comes to ensuring building site…
Top tips for safety in the workplace
Workplace safety issues can be present in any field but are particularly prevalent in industries such as transportation, manufacturing, and construction. However, the work doesn't have to be of a physical nature to present a…
The benefits of outsourcing Health & Safety
Health and safety should be at the top of company's agenda, irrespective of the size of the company. The purpose of health and safety is to protect your workers, sub-contractors, customers and members of the…
Manual handling at work
Manual handling causes over a third of all workplace injuries. These include work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) such as pain and injuries to arms, legs and joints, and repetitive strain injuries of various sorts. The term…
Working with display screen equipment
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations apply…
How Health and Safety Audits can offer an independent perspective
The health and safety needs of a small or large business can change over time and it is important that audits are carried out on a regular basis. This will ensure the continued welfare, health…
Lending a hand to Willenhall RUFC
Fantastic productive Sunday at Midlands Health and Safety Consultancy (MHSC)! With the recent pandemic effecting numerous businesses and social activity providers in the past 24 months it’s been great to be able to give a…
The importance of Fire Risk Assessments
With the change of unlimited fines being handed out to business owners for poor fire safety practice, Fire Risk Assessments couldn’t be more important within your organisation. Most fires are preventable and the responsible person…
What is Face Fit Testing
A face fit test is a simple test which checks whether a person's mask fits their face shape and size. When worn correctly RPE (respiratory protective equipment) should protect the wearer from airborne hazards (particulates,…
The importance of CPR and Defibrillator training
As the Euros grip the nation and we dare to dream that the words "It's coming home" may actually be a reality, who can forget the frightening and shocking scenes a few weeks ago of…
MHSC attend Truckfest thanks to client invitation
One of our clients Transcentral took their acting Health and Safety Advisor Chad Bott (pictured above) for an all expenses paid weekend trip to the Truckfest West Midlands & Wales in Malvern for him and his…