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History's Greatest Safety Blunders: A Hilarious Trip Down Memory Lane (While Wearing Your Helmet, of Course)

Rob Haywood

Feb 16, 20243 min read

History's Greatest Safety Blunders: A Hilarious Trip Down Memory Lane (While Wearing Your Helmet, of Course)

Buckle up, folks, because we're taking a light-hearted (but hopefully not brain-damaging) trip down memory lane to visit the kings and queen

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Crazy in Love: Amusing Tales of Passion Leading to Mishaps

Rob Haywood

Feb 14, 20244 min read

Crazy in Love: Amusing Tales of Passion Leading to Mishaps

Ah, love. That intoxicating feeling that has led people to some of the most beautiful moments

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Giggles and Gasps: History's Most Bizarre Health and Safety Disasters

Rob Haywood

Feb 9, 20245 min read

Giggles and Gasps: History's Most Bizarre Health and Safety Disasters

Fasten your seatbelts, dear readers, because we're about to dive into the rabbit hole of history's most bizarre health and safety fails.

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Navigating Workplace Safety for Vulnerable Workers in the UK

Rob Haywood

Feb 5, 20248 min read

Navigating Workplace Safety for Vulnerable Workers in the UK

Navigating Workplace Safety for Vulnerable Workers in the UK As we navigate through the labyrinth of the UK's working environment,...

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Don't Be the Headline: A Crash Course in Fire Classes for UK Business Owners (Before the Sirens Sing)

Rob Haywood

Jan 26, 20242 min read

Don't Be the Headline: A Crash Course in Fire Classes for UK Business Owners (Before the Sirens Sing)

Think of fire classes like a Hogwarts sorting hat for flames. Each class represents a different type of fuel, demanding its own unique firef

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Safety Superheroes: Unleashing the Power of Engaged Employees

Rob Haywood

Jan 24, 20242 min read

Safety Superheroes: Unleashing the Power of Engaged Employees

Here's the harsh reality: a staggering 52% of UK workers wouldn't report a safety hazard. That's like Captain America refusing to throw his

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Demystifying the Maze of UK Safety Sign Regulations

Rob Haywood

Jan 23, 20246 min read

Demystifying the Maze of UK Safety Sign Regulations

Demystifying the Maze of UK Safety Sign Regulations Navigating through the labyrinth of UK safety sign regulations can be daunting,...

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5 Safety Signs Missteps Every Business Should Evade

Rob Haywood

Jan 23, 20245 min read

5 Safety Signs Missteps Every Business Should Evade

5 Safety Signs Missteps Every Business Should Evade In a bustling business world, it's all too easy to dismiss the significance of safety...

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Safety Signs: Your Key to Avoiding Manual Handling Injuries at Work

Rob Haywood

Jan 23, 20247 min read

Safety Signs: Your Key to Avoiding Manual Handling Injuries at Work

Your Key to Avoiding Manual Handling Injuries at Work With over a third of all workplace injuries in the UK resulting from manual...

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Geared Up and Guarded: Conquering the Manufacturing Safety Frontier (Without Breaking the Bank)

Rob Haywood

Jan 22, 20242 min read

Geared Up and Guarded: Conquering the Manufacturing Safety Frontier (Without Breaking the Bank)

Imagine the scene: sparks fly, machines whir, and the symphony of industry fills the air. It's a manufacturing dance, a ballet of productivi

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Ditch the Dull, Embrace the Thrill: Fun and Engaging Ways to Communicate Important Messages (That Don't Involve PowerPoint Torture)

Rob Haywood

Jan 19, 20243 min read

Ditch the Dull, Embrace the Thrill: Fun and Engaging Ways to Communicate Important Messages (That Don't Involve PowerPoint Torture)

Remember that mind-numbing presentation you sat through last week? The one with the monotone speaker, endless bullet points, and

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Panic Not, Team! How Safety Signs Become Your Superheroes in Crisis

Rob Haywood

Jan 17, 20242 min read

Panic Not, Team! How Safety Signs Become Your Superheroes in Crisis

A 2022 study by the Fire Service Research Centre found that well-lit, easy-to-understand fire exit signs can reduce evacuation times by

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DIY Danger: Can You Really Skimp on Safety Signs?

Rob Haywood

Jan 15, 20242 min read

DIY Danger: Can You Really Skimp on Safety Signs?

The legal ramifications are one thing, but the potential human cost of DIY safety signs is far more sobering. A 2022 study by the Fire Servi

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De-mystifying the Maze: Why Clearer Signs are the Key to Safer Construction Sites

Rob Haywood

Jan 10, 20243 min read

De-mystifying the Maze: Why Clearer Signs are the Key to Safer Construction Sites

It's easy to overlook the humble safety sign, relegated to the background of a cacophonous construction site. But beneath the surface lies a

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Open Sesame? Not Quite. Cracking the Code to Inclusive Safety Signage

Rob Haywood

Jan 9, 20242 min read

Open Sesame? Not Quite. Cracking the Code to Inclusive Safety Signage

over 13 million people in the UK have a disability, and many rely on clear and consistent signage to navigate their surroundings safely.

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Robots Rise, Regulations Rust: Navigating the Safety Labyrinth of Technological Innovation in the UK

Rob Haywood

Jan 9, 20243 min read

Robots Rise, Regulations Rust: Navigating the Safety Labyrinth of Technological Innovation in the UK

But the safety concerns go beyond flashy headlines. Consider these less-discussed shadows:Psychological impact: The human-machine

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How does extreme weather impact your workers' safety?

Rob Haywood

Jan 8, 20243 min read

How does extreme weather impact your workers' safety?

Floodwaters rage outside, surging through the streets like an angry ocean, threatening to engulf the warehouse where she's trapped.

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Sunburn and Sweatbands: The Under-Sung Dangers of a Heating Planet in the UK Workplace

Rob Haywood

Jan 5, 20243 min read

Sunburn and Sweatbands: The Under-Sung Dangers of a Heating Planet in the UK Workplace

Cooling Strategies: Implementing heat stress prevention plans that include providing shade, hydration stations, ventilation improvements

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Invisible Dangers, Invisible Workers: Exposing the Safety Shadows of the UK Gig Economy

Rob Haywood

Jan 4, 20243 min read

Invisible Dangers, Invisible Workers: Exposing the Safety Shadows of the UK Gig Economy

A 2018 study by the University College London found that 42% of delivery riders and drivers had experienced vehicle damage due to collisions

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The Great Reskilling Race: Why Upskilling is the UK's Ticket to Tomorrow's Workforce

Rob Haywood

Jan 3, 20243 min read

The Great Reskilling Race: Why Upskilling is the UK's Ticket to Tomorrow's Workforce

Imagine a world where robots pirouette your lattes, algorithms diagnose your ailments, and self-driving cars navigate rush hour with the...

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