The Health & Safety Executive is making it clear that psychological health now sits on equal footing with traditional physical safety – and employers of all sizes need to take notice.
Is Your Risk Assessment Protecting Mental Health Too?
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Occupational Health
Are you Wearing your Hearing Protection Correctly?
World Hearing Day is a reminder that protecting our hearing isn’t just about wearing hearing protection – it’s about wearing it properly
What is Health Surveillance and When is it Needed?
Frequently Asked Question Health surveillance focuses on the health of staff in the workplace - and is a legal requirement in some workplaces. It involves checking employees' health where their work could put them at risk of developing work-related illness. Common...
What is a Management Referral?
A Management Referral is used to advise management on an employee’s health issues in relation to their work and to make recommendations on reasonable adjustments that could be considered to ensure a safe/healthy working environment
Brew Monday: Supporting Mental Wellbeing at Work
Often dubbed the most depressing day of the year, the third Monday in January is known as Blue Monday. At Safewell, we prefer the alternative Brew Monday – a simple but powerful prompt to check in with colleagues and encourage connection.
Updated Noise Assessment Tool Available from HSE
An updated Noise Exposure Calculator is now available to make assessing hearting protection easier and more accurate for those working in noisy environments.
The Latest Workplace Health & Safety Statistics
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its annual report on work-related ill health and injuries for 2024/25, and the figures highlight ongoing challenges for UK workplaces.
Managing Stress at Work – It’s Everyone’s Business
International Stress Awareness Week is an opportunity for employers to pause and think about stress in the workplace
HSE Launches Inspections of Garages & Bodyshops Over Occupational Asthma Risks
The HSE is turning its attention to motor vehicle repair businesses to ensure effective measures are in place to protect workers from isocyanate exposure
Why must you be clean shaven for Face Fit Testing?
If you wear tight-fitting respiratory protective equipment (RPE) at work, it is a legal requirement to undergo a face fit test carried out by a competent person.
Occupational Health and Health & Safety Working Together
When occupational health and health & safety work together, the results can be fast and effective. This joined-up approach means issues can be spotted early, investigated thoroughly, and resolved efficiently – with minimal disruption to the business.
Mental Health First Aid Trainer
Our Health & Safety consultant, Chris, is now a qualified Mental Health First Aid trainer, and has carried out his first open one-day course in First Aid for Mental Health at our Wiltshire premises.
Call or message the Safewell Team
We are here to make health and safety accessible and easy for everyone. Please call on 01793 852951 or message us to help you.