Uncategorized – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:13:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://walkersafety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-walker-health-safety-services-logo-32x32.jpg Uncategorized – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk 32 32 The Last Week of Summer: Safety Before September Starts https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/08/last-week-summer-safety-september-starts/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 09:22:03 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4151 As August draws to a close, workplaces often experience a shift — staff return from holidays, workloads increase, and the first hints of autumn begin to influence both behaviour and risk. This week is the perfect time to tighten controls, refresh awareness, and prepare for the busy compliance season ahead. 🔌 1. Equipment Fatigue & […]

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]]> Late Summer Safety: The Season of “Almost Autumn, But Not Quite” https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/08/late-summer-safety-season-almost-autumn-not-quite/ Mon, 24 Aug 2026 09:17:59 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4149 As we move toward the end of August, workplaces often fall into that strange seasonal gap — it’s still warm, people are still drifting in and out on annual leave, and yet September (and all its compliance demands) is already peeking over the horizon. It’s the perfect moment to refocus on practical, everyday safety behaviours […]

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]]> What Employers Must Prioritise This Week https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/06/4114what-employers-must-prioritise-this-week/ Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:42:48 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4114 🌡️ Health & Safety Update: What Employers Must Prioritise This Week The UK is facing record‑breaking temperatures exceeding 38°C, prompting government alerts, workplace disruptions, and new safety guidance across multiple sectors. At the same time, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued major updates on workplace health leadership and continued enforcement around construction safety. […]

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]]> Heatwave Health & Safety: What Employers and Employees Must Do to Stay Safe https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/06/heatwave-health-safety-employers-employees-must-stay-safe/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:28:39 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4111 The UK is experiencing hotter, longer, and more frequent heatwaves — a trend that is expected to intensify over the coming years. High temperatures don’t just cause discomfort; they create real health and safety risks that employers are legally required to manage. This blog breaks down: The legal duties under UK health and safety law. […]

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]]> Display Screen Equipment Assessments (DSE). Are they important? https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/03/dse/ Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:50:05 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4048 A well‑designed Display Screen Equipment (DSE) setup isn’t just a box‑ticking exercise—it’s a legal requirement and a cornerstone of keeping people healthy, comfortable, and productive at work. The UK’s Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 set out clear duties for employers and expectations for workers, and understanding them helps prevent avoidable discomfort and […]

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]]> Why a Basic Understanding of Health and Safety — and Accessible Documentation — Matters https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/02/basic-understanding-health-safety-accessible-documentation-matters/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:39:08 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4032 Health and safety isn’t just the responsibility of managers, consultants, or directors. For it to work effectively, everyone needs a basic level of understanding, supported by clear, accessible health and safety documentation on the premises. Policies and procedures only protect people if they are understood, available, and followed. Without this, even the best-written systems quickly […]

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]]> Fire evacuation times https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2025/08/fire-evacuation-times/ Mon, 18 Aug 2025 09:03:39 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3910 How long should it take to evacuate your premises in the event of a fire? Fire safety practitioners are often asked, particularly after a fire drill, how long it should take to evacuate the premises. What, on the face of it, appears to be a simple question has quite a complex answer, particularly in view […]

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]]> Preventing Sprains, Strains & Manual Handling Injuries https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2025/06/preventing-sprains-strains-manual-handling-injuries/ Mon, 16 Jun 2025 07:38:55 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3860 As workloads shift with the seasons, so do the risks we face. Now is a perfect time to reinforce safe manual handling practices and prevent musculoskeletal injuries across your team. Whether you’re lifting, shifting, pushing, pulling, or simply standing for long hours—strains and sprains are the most common workplace injury in the UK. The good […]

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]]> Stress Awareness Month https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2025/04/stress-awareness-month/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:58:07 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3830 April marks Stress Awareness Month a time dedicated to raising awareness about the causes and effects of stress, and more importantly, how we can take steps to manage it in our daily lives. Whether it stems from work pressures, personal challenges, or simply the fast pace of modern life, stress can take a serious toll […]

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]]> WHY LACK OF SAFETY INDUCTION AND TRAININGS LEADS TO ACCIDENTS https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2025/03/3822-why-lack-of-safety-induction-and-trainings-leads-to-accidents/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:06:48 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=3822 WHY LACK OF SAFETY INDUCTION AND TRAININGS LEADS TO ACCIDENTS Lack of Hazard Awareness Without proper induction, workers may be completely unaware of the specific hazards present in their work environment. This includes dangers related to machinery, chemicals, working at heights, and other potential risks. Insufficient Knowledge of Safe Work Practices Training provides essential knowledge […]

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