blog – Walker Health and Safety https://walkersafety.co.uk Wed, 12 Aug 2026 07:32:21 +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 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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]]> 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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]]> June Health & Safety Blog: Staying Safe as Summer Begins https://walkersafety.co.uk/blog/2026/06/june-health-safety-blog-staying-safe-summer-begins/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:01:19 +0000 https://walkersafety.co.uk/?p=4098 June marks the start of long days, warmer weather, and a noticeable shift in how we work and live. It’s a month where energy rises, outdoor activity increases, and workplaces often see changes in pace and risk. That makes June the perfect moment to refocus on seasonal health and safety — not as a box‑ticking […]

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