Consultants occupy a unique position in the business world, one that is frequently misunderstood or oversimplified. Whether you are a business owner considering hiring external expertise or a professional thinking about entering the field, understanding what consultants actually do, and…
Workplace safety is not a box-ticking exercise. It is the difference between a productive working environment and a preventable tragedy, and understanding the golden safety rules that underpin safe practice is essential for anyone working in or managing a hazardous…
Health and safety consultant fees in the UK vary considerably depending on the scope of work, the size of your business, and the consultant’s level of experience. Day rates typically range from £300 to £800, though highly specialist consultants working…
Risk assessment sits at the heart of every safe and well-managed workplace in the UK. Whether you’re overseeing a construction site, managing a healthcare setting, or running a small business, the ability to identify and manage risk is not just…
If you manage a commercial property, a block of flats, or any building where fire safety obligations apply, you’ve likely asked yourself this question at some point. Fire door inspections are a legal requirement across many premises in the UK,…
If you manage a team that regularly uses computers, laptops, or display screen equipment, you are legally required to carry out DSE risk assessments for those employees. This obligation stems from the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992,…
Fire safety is a responsibility that sits at the heart of every building owner and occupier’s duty of care in the UK. Whether you manage a small business premises, rent out a property, or oversee a commercial building, the question…
Fire extinguishers are one of those safety essentials that tend to sit in the corner of a room, largely forgotten until the moment they are desperately needed. Whether you are a homeowner, a landlord, or a business owner, understanding whether…
Fire extinguishers are one of those pieces of safety equipment that tend to sit quietly in the corner, largely ignored until the moment they are desperately needed. That moment, however, is precisely when you need to know they will work.…
Portable appliance testing keeps workplaces and rental properties safe across the UK, but the results can leave many people scratching their heads. Numbers on a screen, pass or fail indicators, readings in ohms and megaohms — it is easy to…