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TRNSMT, Edinburgh Fringe or Your Local Gala Day – What Do You Need to Know About Event Safety?
Running an event is a difficult and complex process which is influenced by several factors. From planning to execution, teams of planners, caterers, suppliers, security, and many more, need to pull together to ensure the event runs smoothly. The ‘here today, gone tomorrow’ mindset in Event Management makes planning extremely time sensitive and there are … Continued
Plan, Do, Check, Act. The Circular Approach
If you’re not familiar with the world of health and safety, a quick Google search can easily overwhelm you with a myriad of models, methodologies, and templates that all promise to help you and your business have a “streamlined” approach, effectively building your health and safety strategy further. So, what if there was a simple-to-follow … Continued
Mental Health in the Workplace: Understanding the Impact and Implementing Effective Health and Safety Policies
There are going to be a lot of important conversations this week. Some up-lifting, some hard to hear. All of them necessary. Mental Health Awareness week allows us to fully immerse ourselves in needed discussions, and over the years there has been an incredible emphasis on how we can implement mental health into our … Continued
Our New Website!
The team at PHSS are very excited to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! We wanted to give our site a bit of an overhaul to ensure the best possible experience for anyone who visits it, so that they can find out exactly what they need to know. We teamed up with the … Continued
Risk assessments: key to a safe workplace
Why should every business conduct a risk assessment? How can I conduct a risk assessment? And what are the benefits to conducting a risk assessment? These are some very important questions that this blog will answer. Why should we conduct a risk assessment? Risk assessments are a legal requirement under the Management of Health and … Continued
How to use the ERIC Saves People hierarchy of controls to make your workplace safer
Did your 2023 New Years’ resolution include to improve the health and safety of your business? Are you unsure of where to begin? PHSS is here to help! ERIC SP Hierarchy of control Let’s take a look at the best ways to control hazards and risks in your workplace to help keep your employees … Continued
Our top tips for returning to work safely in 2023
Welcome back to work! We hope that you have had a lovely time spent at home with friends and family, playing with your new presents, enjoying some party games, and avoiding the worst of the excess of the holiday season. We know that the transition back to work can be difficult, but we … Continued
Merry Christmas and Happy New year!
Here at PHSS it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! As we take a step back to relax and reflect on the past year, we also look forward to what’s to come in 2023: supporting even more businesses in keeping their teams healthy and safe at work! We want to say a special thank … Continued
Workplace Inspections & Why You Should Care
Why workplace health and safety inspections are important Workplace health and safety inspections are crucial – no matter the industry, company size or daily activities. These inspections can identify existing and potential future hazards and can ensure that your workplace remains compliant with all legislation. This will help to assure a healthy and safe working … Continued
The benefits of a positive H&S culture
Company culture shows the values and fundamental beliefs held by those working within that company. It is often one of the biggest deciding factors for employees when looking for a new company to work for, and people are far more likely to be happy at work if the company culture aligns with their own beliefs. … Continued
How Our Consultancy Services Protect Your World
The PHSS mantra is “protecting your world” and at the very heart of our business are our consultancy services. These are the services which allow us to help your business thrive in a safe and healthy environment so that you can focus on the growth of your company. With us, you don’t have to be … Continued
Who is responsible for health and safety at work?
Why is health and safety important in the workplace? Protecting peoples’ health and keeping them safe from harm is fundamental to a successful business. Failure to do so can lead to prosecution, reputation damage, poor productivity and ultimately – financial losses. Having good health and safety policies and procedures in place ensures that companies can … Continued
Mental Health at Work
Why is mental health important in the workplace? Each year approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a mental health condition and at least 1 in 6 employees experience common mental health problems in the workplace. Research has shown that work is the biggest cause of stress which can stop people … Continued
Ergonomics: How can we apply it to the workplace?
What is the science of ergonomics? “Ergonomics is a science concerned with the ‘fit’ between people and their work. It puts people first, taking account of their capabilities and limitations. Ergonomics aims to make sure that tasks, equipment, information and the environment fit each worker.” The application of ergonomics is crucial for the health … Continued
Our new Mission, Vision and Values
Here at Project Health and Safety Services, we are excited to announce our new mission, vision, and values! These are immensely important aspects of any business and help guide the expectations of both those working within the business and with it. As such, it is important that these are updated when there is growth … Continued