Drug and Alcohol Policies for Safety in the Workplace
Over the last few weeks I have been asked about Drug and Alcohol policies for the workplace, whether coincidence of indicative of a rising problem two of our Customers have had instances of finding drugs in the workplace. This is clearly as inappropriate of someone...
Flapjack Farce
We all know food cut into triangles tastes better, sandwiches are a prime example, so when Castle Hill School in Essex decided to ban triangular Flapjacks, we all hoped for a really good reason behind it. The decision came after a boy was hit in the face in the face...
New Guidance on Health Surveillance
The HSE has released new online guidance on Health Surveillance to make it easier for employers to understand what they need to do in order to make sure they are protecting their workers. Health surveillance is a system of ongoing health checks, usually used when...
This Guy Needs a New Job
Next time you're having a bad day at work, or cursing Health and Safety, spare a thought for this guy... ...Time for a new job, we think! Source: Unknown
Mothers Day Food
Are you treating your mum to a meal out this Sunday (It's Mother's Day, just in case you'd forgotten)? The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are urging everyone to make sure you checking the food hygiene rating, as well as the menu, before you make a booking. Just...
January 2013 – Horse Meat, Websites, First Aid and Myth Busters
Newsletter - January 2013 In This Issue: Horse Meat - The scandal so far New Website - What's it all about? First Aid - Changes to training. Myth Busters - Some of the best myths that the challenge panel have busted this year. Want to receive more exciting tidbits...
And on that Bombshell…
Jeremy Clarkson has never been shy about offering an opinion on health and safety, and I've not often agreed with him. But consider these latest comments in the Sun: "Like many people, I've spent the past few years lambasting the clipboard wielding health and safety...
Highfield Level 2 Manual Handling – Principles and Practice
Last month our lovely trainer Darren set off on an adventure to London. Probably not quite along the lines of Dick Whittington, but close. He was heading for the Highfield offices for a day’s trainer training on the new Highfield Level 2 Award in Handling - Principles...
Halton Reads Tweet Published
Can you imagine the surprise when I opened the newspaper, only to find something I had tweeted about Halton Reads, only a few days earlier? The snippit was published in the Runcorn and Widnes World on Wed, 13th Feb 2013 (page 5 if you don't believe me!) and...
Halton Libraries – ‘Tweet What You’re Reading’
Most of us in the Innovative Office are enthusiastic readers to say the least, so we were all really excited to find out about Halton Libraries plan for National Libraries Days. On Saturday 9th Feb 2013, Halton Libraries in conjunction with Halton Borough Council are...
Tinnitus Awareness Week
What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the perception of noises in the head and/or the ears which has no external source. It is not a disease or illness; it is a symptom generated within the auditory system. The noise is usually described as a buzzing, whistling, humming or...
August 2012 – Gas Safety, Fairground Fun & Sun Protection
Newsletter - August 2012 In This Issue: Gas Safe - What you need to know about Gas Safety and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fairground fun - Big rides and all that noise, how do you know it’s safe? Sun Protection - What do you have to do for employees who work in the sun?...