Office Health and Safety – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Wed, 28 Jan 2026 08:11:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://walkersafety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-walker-health-safety-services-logo-32x32.jpg Office Health and Safety – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk 32 32 Brew Monday 2026 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/01/brew-monday/ Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:18:12 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3986 On Brew Monday, the third Monday in January, Walker Health and Safety Services and The Samaritans reminds everyone to reach out for a cuppa and a catch-up with the people you care about. Today’s the day. The day you put the kettle on. The day small talk turns into big talk. The day you break […]

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]]> Big Changes Coming: WEEE 2013 Regulations to Be Replaced by EEE Regulations in November 2025 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2025/07/big-changes-coming-weee-2013-regulations-replaced-eee-regulations-november-2025/ Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:57:39 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3896 If your business handles electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) — whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor, importer, or recycler — then it’s time to prepare for a significant regulatory shift. From November 2025, the long-standing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (WEEE 2013) will be replaced by a modernised framework: the Electrical and Electronic Equipment […]

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]]> 8 Ways to Improve Homeworking https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2020/11/8-ways-to-improve-homeworking/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:25:10 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2380 There are many people working from home, given the current situation we are in with COVID-19. This percentage may drop in the future, but for now, if we can work from home, that’s what we should do. With kitchens and spare rooms now becoming a more permanent office space for many, staff should take time […]

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]]> Health & Safety of Sedentary Workers https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/09/health-safety-of-sedentary-workers/ Mon, 09 Sep 2019 14:52:18 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1887 Sedentary lifestyles are commonplace among office workers, but to make matters worse, a large portion of employees don’t feel encouraged to lead an active lifestyle. Top Tips on Managing the Health & Safety of Sedentary Workers Sedentary working increases the risk of developing certain health problems and can have a long-term impact on employees’ psychological […]

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]]> Sitting V Standing https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/08/sitting-v-standing/ Mon, 05 Aug 2019 14:48:48 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1695 Sitting v standing — the risks The health risks of sedentary work, for example, among office workers who sit in front of computers for the vast majority of their day, have been well documented in recent years. Prolonged standing at work: the law According to the HSE, while there is no specific legislation that relates […]

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]]> Are Your Staff Feeling the Heat?? https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/are-your-staff-feeling-the-heat/ Wed, 24 Jul 2019 08:23:15 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=341 With the recent heat waves, thermal comfort in the workplace is now becoming something of a challenge for many employers. Whilst there is no maximum workplace temperature specified in the UK, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 state that workplaces shall be maintained at a ‘reasonable’ temperature. What is ‘reasonable’ will depend upon the […]

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]]> Slips and Trips https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/slips-and-trips/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 13:55:35 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1604 Slipping and tripping are the most significant causes of major workplace injuries and lost working time, therefore it is certainly sensible to undertake a review of the risks within your premises. The review process should include the collation of all relevant information based upon:   documentation review: manufacturers’ data, risk assessments, accident and near miss […]

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]]> Safety Tips for Working in the Heat https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/07/safety-tips-working-heat/ Mon, 08 Jul 2019 10:38:17 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1751 As the warm weather continues, the dangers of working outside also increases. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather can help prevent heat stress and heat stroke. Heat stroke is the most serious heat-related disorder and occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. The body temperature can rise to 106 degrees Fahrenheit or […]

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]]> What is a DSE Assessment? https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/06/what-is-a-dse-assessment/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 10:20:02 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1700 It is a legal requirement for businesses where staff work at fixed workstations, home workers or hot-desking to complete the following: A DSE workstation assessment Provide an eye test if a staff member requests for one Provide training and information for employees Improper use of DSE or poorly designed workstations or environments can lead to […]

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]]> Why health and safety training is needed https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2019/05/health-safety-training-needed/ Mon, 20 May 2019 13:46:44 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=1671 The Health and Safety at Work Act, etc 1974 states that employers should provide “such information, instruction, training and supervision as is necessary to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health and safety at work of his employees”. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 further require that employers provide […]

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