Latest Occupational Health and Safety News
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.
Cold Weather at Work
The law does require employers to provide a reasonable working environment, including temperature, as part of their health and safety duties
What is a Risk Assessment and how is it Carried Out?
A risk assessment is a structured process to help you identify and manage health and safety risks in the workplace
Your December Safety Checklist: Christmas Common Sense
Before we all clock off for a well-earned Christmas break, here are a few festive safety checks worth running through
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.
Catastrophic Bleeding: Update for FAW Training
From October 2025, the First Aid Quality Partnership (FAQP) has confirmed an update to First Aid training with catastrophic bleed control, including the use of improvised tourniquets and wound-packing techniques
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