Tips and Advice – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:59:13 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://walkersafety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-walker-health-safety-services-logo-32x32.jpg Tips and Advice – 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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]]> The Simpler Recycling Legislation https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2025/04/simpler-recycling-legislation/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:35:05 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3824 On March 31, 2025, England will implement the Simpler Recycling legislation, aiming to standardise waste management practices across businesses and non-domestic premises. This initiative seeks to enhance recycling rates and support the UKs transition towards a circular economy. Key Requirements of the Legislation Under the new rules, workplaces are mandated to separate their waste into […]

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]]> International Women’s Day 2024 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2024/03/international-womens-day/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 08:00:56 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3645 8 March 2023 marks International Women’s Day. It’s a day that celebrates ‘the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women’ whilst also calling for equality – where men and women are treated the same. No one government, country, charity or group is responsible for it.                     […]

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]]> Dealing with cancer … with workplace support https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2024/02/dealing-cancer-workplace-support/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:29:00 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3626 World Cancer Day is held on 4 February every year and this year is the final stage of the event’s current three-year “Close the Care Gap” campaign to raise awareness and improve cancer diagnosis and treatment for nations and communities around the globe, including people at work. Jon Herbert reports. Established on 4 February 2000, […]

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]]> Christmas 2023 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2023/12/christmas-2023/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 09:15:25 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3610                                                                                                       Contact us if you […]

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]]> Electric Vehicle Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2023/09/electric-vehicle-safety/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:37:45 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3535 Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular and so ensuring their safety is paramount. This article explores how to manage the key hazards and risks for the safe operation of electric vehicles. Current UK Government policy is to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 and for all new cars and vans […]

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]]> Fire Safety and Risk Assessments https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2022/05/fire-safety-and-risk-assessments/ Mon, 30 May 2022 09:00:39 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3269 What is a fire risk assessment? A fire risk assessment helps you to identify risks from fire hazards on your premises and work out what actions you need to take to make sure any risk is as low as reasonably possible. Help with the fire risk assessment? A responsible person must carry out and regularly […]

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]]> Working at Height Toolbox Talk https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2022/05/working-at-height-toolbox-talk/ Mon, 16 May 2022 13:05:00 +0000 https://www.walkersafety.co.uk/blog/?p=2573 Why have this talk? More than one third of accidents that killed workers in 2019–20 were from falls from height. 50% of all falls over 2 metres result in death. What will this talk cover? The hazards faced and how to prepare if you are working at height. What is working at height? Any work situation where […]

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]]> Warehouse health and safety tips https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2022/04/warehouse-health-safety-tips/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:00:36 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3198 Why health and safety in a warehouse environment is so important Health and safety procedures are paramount in any workplace, but warehousing roles present specific risks that all workers should be aware of. First, it’s important to note that we understand how easy it can be to to let initial training fall to the wayside […]

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]]> Fire Safety Doors https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2022/03/fire-safety-doors/ Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:39:24 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3187 What are fire safety doors? A fire safety door is a crucial safety feature of any building in which people live, work or visit. A fire safety door is a sealed door between compartments or areas. They act as a barrier to the spread of fire, heat and smoke, limiting its effect whilst allowing enough […]

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