blog – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:26:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://walkersafety.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-walker-health-safety-services-logo-32x32.jpg blog – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk 32 32 World First Aid Day: Why First Aid Matters More Than Ever in the Workplace https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/09/world-first-aid-day-first-aid-matters-ever-workplace/ Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:51:53 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4146 A Health & Safety Perspective for Modern Organisations Every September, organisations across the world recognise World First Aid Day — a reminder that first aid isn’t just a compliance tick‑box, but a core part of keeping people safe, confident, and supported at work. In today’s workplaces, first aid goes far beyond plasters and bandages. It […]

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]]> 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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]]> Fire Extinguishers – Your First Line of Defence in a Fire https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/08/fire-extinguishers-first-line-defence-fire/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:46:54 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4143 When a fire breaks out, every second counts. Having the correct fire extinguisher in the right place can make the difference between a minor incident and a devastating fire. However, having an extinguisher isn’t enough – it must be the correct type, properly maintained, and users should know when and how to use it safely. […]

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]]> Why Health & Safety Training Matters https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/08/health-safety-training-matters/ Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:17:48 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4121 Health and safety training ensures employees understand hazards, know how to work safely, and can respond effectively when something goes wrong. It’s the foundation of a safe workplace and a legal obligation under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, which requires employers to provide “information, instruction, training and supervision” to protect staff. […]

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]]> Who Can Carry Out an Inspection of Non-Powered Work at Height Equipment? https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/08/can-carry-inspection-non-powered-work-height-equipment/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:43:48 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4138 Guest Blog – David Tilsley-Curtis of 3JB Ltd Helping Engineering Managers, Safety Managers and Duty Holders ensure work at height equipment is inspected, maintained and used safely in compliance with PUWER and the Work at Height Regulations. What do PUWER and the Work at Height Regulations tell us? Regulation 6 of the Provision and Use […]

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]]> Gas Cylinders: Why 2026 Is the Year to Check Your Hoses, Regulators and Connections https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/07/gas-cylinders-2026-year-check-hoses-regulators-connections/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:10:06 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4135 In garages, workshops and factory environments, welding gas cylinders are part of everyday operations — quietly sitting behind benches, beside welding bays or stored in designated gas cages. They’re easy to overlook because they’re familiar. But with updated UK guidance and increased inspection focus, 2026 is the perfect time to take a fresh look at […]

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]]> Health & Safety Blog – 20th July 2026 – Heatwave!!! https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/07/health-safety-blog-20th-july-2026/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 09:24:49 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4130 As we roll into 20th July, that magical time of year when half the workforce is either on annual leave, thinking about annual leave, or mentally already on a beach somewhere, it’s a good moment to remind ourselves of a few summer safety basics. Because nothing ruins a sunny day faster than a preventable accident… […]

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]]> Health & Safety Weekly Briefing — 13 July 2026 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/07/health-safety-weekly-briefing-13-july-2026/ Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:10:26 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4117 The week of 13 July 2026 brings several major developments in UK workplace safety. With new regulatory changes on the horizon, rising summer risks, and continued HSE enforcement activity, employers should treat this week as a critical moment to tighten controls and refresh training. 🔧 RIDDOR 2026: The Biggest Reporting Shake‑Up in 13 Years The […]

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]]> Alcohol Awareness 6th -12th July 2026 https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/07/4104-alcohol-awareness-6th-12th-july-2026/ Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:07:26 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4104 This year’s Alcohol Awareness Week takes place from 6-12 July 2026. Alcohol Awareness Week returns from 6–12 July 2026, offering a national moment to pause, reflect, and talk openly about our relationship with alcohol. Across the UK, communities, workplaces, and health organisations are coming together to shine a light on how drinking affects our health, […]

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