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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
We are pleased to announce we are running a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work, 1 day Training Course on Friday 20th August 2021 at the Village Hall in Cheslyn Hay, Walsall. The course…
We are pleased to announce we have renewed our corporate membership to IEMA (Institute of Environmental Management & Assessment). IEMA is the professional body for everyone working, studying or interested in environment and sustainability. They…
Chad Bott, one of our safety advisers at Midlands Health and Safety Consultancy has been accepted as a NEBOSH Alumni member. It offers Chad the opportunity to network with other professionals, receive and pass on…