This is the full, clause-by-clause version of our guidance on determining fire detection and alarm provision in non-domestic premises using BS 9999:2017, written for fire risk assessors and others who want a reliable, repeatable decision-making method. Citations below give the exact clause, table and PDF page of the standard (“PDF p.” refers to the page
HSE has taken landmark enforcement action against an occupational health service provider, issuing its first ever Prohibition Notice after inadequate health surveillance put workers at risk of serious harm. A practical guide for UK employers and SMEs on what happened, why it matters, and the questions to ask your occupational health provider.
A practical, plain-English guide to head protection in the workplace for SMEs, based on HSE guidance L25 – the types of helmet available, bump cap vs safety helmet, key checks before use and when hard hats should be replaced.
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Why Every Business Should Use a Visitor Sign-in Record Visitors come into businesses every day. Contractors, delivery drivers, clients, auditors, agency workers, maintenance engineers and other third parties may all need access to your premises from time to time. For many small and medium-sized businesses, visitor sign-in can feel like a basic admin task. However,
Guidance Note: Basic Noise Survey Advice for SME’s First, you need to reasonably determine whether you have a noise problem. The HSE give you a list of things to consider. https://www.hse.gov.uk/noise/advice-overview.htm If you decide you may have a noise problem, you need to get reliable estimates and conduct a survey using an appropriate sound level
Guidance Note: Selecting Suitable Hearing Protection – The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 There are three methods for predicting the effects of hearing protection so that its suitability can be assessed: The octave band method is the most accurate but requires a full octave band spectrum of the noise in the workplace as
Managing Stress in Health and Safety Roles – A Message for HR Managers Engaging an external competent person or experienced health and safety consultant provides independent internal audits, clear prioritisation and structured action plans that strengthen legal compliance in manufacturing environments. It also reduces pressure on health and safety managers by bringing technical reassurance, clarity