The UK is currently enjoying an extended heatwave. July has consistently seen temperatures of more than 30°C in many parts of the UK. Temperatures are expected to reach in excess of 35°C next week, with some forecasters predicting highs of 43°C, which would be the hottest day ever recorded in the UK. So, with temperatures …
HSE Hot Weather Guidance for Employers as Warm Weather Continues Read More »
We’re pleased to announce that we are beginning a venture with Orchard Employment Law. The scheme will give new Hawksafe members access to a free HR consultation providing business owners the opportunity to discuss their HR practices. Keep reading to learn more about the consultations. Who are Orchard Employment Law? Orchard Employment Law is an …
Free One-Hour HR Review with Orchard Employment Law for New Hawksafe Clients Read More »
At Hawksafe, we are always looking at opportunities for our clients to develop their businesses. The LoCASE funding which provides grants to businesses keen to strengthen their sustainability credentials has reopened. Call us at Hawksafe – 01634 353677 – for more information or support. As Environmental consultants, Hawksafe are in a good position to advise …
New Round of LoCASE Funding Open for Applications Read More »
Updates to building safety regulations have been floated for a number of years now, picking up momentum in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy in July 2017. Many of the changes have been long overdue, so the new regulations will be welcome to many in the health and safety industry, as well as the …
We will be facilitating a 1-day First aid at work course on Friday 29th April at the Innovation Centre Medway. For organisations looking to train their staff in first aid, we will be running an in-person classroom training course at the end of April. The course is an in-depth training programme for those who want …
Hawksafe Health, Safety and Environmental Training and Consultancy have released 10 Level 1 Food Safety Catering training courses to The Wisdom Hospice. The courses will be used by the staff and volunteers who run the hospice’s Restoration House Tea Rooms. This is a charitable donation from Hawksafe to the Hospice, helping the hospice support the …
Hawksafe Donate Ten Food Safety Courses to Wisdom Hospice Volunteers Read More »
We will be facilitating a 3-day IOSH Managing Safely course at the Innovation Centre Medway, on the 14th, 15th, and 16th March 2022. The course will help managers and supervisors receive a wide-ranging understanding of health and safety management. What are the benefits of attending? IOSH Managing Safely is the leading health and safety course for …
Hawksafe-led IOSH Managing Safely Course – Innovation Centre 14-16th March Read More »
There have been various changes to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) rules over the nearly two years since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal life in nearly every corner of the globe. In April 2022, a major change to employers’ responsibilities regarding the provision of PPE is coming into force. From April 2022, employers must ensure that …
Is Your Business Ready for the New PPE Regulations Coming in April 2022? Read More »
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) formally launched a powerful campaign late last year, Working Minds, which it intends to help tackle the issue of work-related stress and its impact on the mental health of construction workers across the UK. It comes at a time when mental health charity Mind estimates that two in five …
HSE Working Minds Campaign Makes Mental Health Visible Read More »
As we reach the end of 2021, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), a government agency which encourages, regulates and enforces good health, safety and welfare in the work place has published some illuminating new findings. It has revealed the top work-related injuries and illnesses which affected workers during the last 12 months, and gives …
HSE Unveils Top Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses for 2021 Read More »