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Embracing Solitude: Thriving Amidst Seasonal Lone Work Challenges
As an employee, finding yourself working alone can be both challenging and daunting. Suddenly being in a vulnerable position, where you’re not used to working independently, requires adaptability and proactive measures to ensure personal safety and maintain productivity. As an employer, managing seasonal shift patterns, holidays, or even sudden sickness typically leads to employees working…
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How to Use an Epinephrine (EpiPen) Auto-Injector Safely
MyTeamSafe wants to raise awareness for people that don’t know how to correctly use an EpiPen, which could save someone’s life. Here’s some useful information and a link to a video, that can really help you understand how to use an EpiPen correctly.
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Are you an Estate Agent?
Does your estate agency have procedures in place to keep staff safe on viewings? Everyone should understand the importance of procedures to keep people safe and provide reassurance that someone has your back during potentially vulnerable situations.
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Tips to stay safe in a UK heatwave
Although according to the HSE there’s no maximum temperature for a workplace, heat IS classed as a hazard and both employers and employees have a responsibility to each other to stay safe in such conditions Here are some tips for coping with the heat
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8 Personal Safety Tips — When Working Alone
Whether you are a freelancer, entrepreneur, an employee working remotely or simply working late in the office, you need to be mindful of your personal safety. Here are 8 safety tips for staying safe, when working alone.
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Sleep Deprivation in the workplace
Not having enough sleep over time can affect your mind and body greatly. It can be dangerous. It’s important to get good quality sleep otherwise you are at risk of many things outlined here…
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The 5 top causes of fatal workplace injuries in Great Britain
Unfortunately, workplace accidents still happen on a regular basis. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) publishes an annual report detailing the five top causes of fatal workplace injuries in Great Britain each year.
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Is driving part of your job role?
An employer has a responsibility to manage health and safety risks to all workers, not just at fixed sites, but extending to members of staff driving a vehicle as part of their work activity. Read more about how to ensure you’re protected
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What is Shift work?
Shift work can be hard on workers and needs to be planned and organised efficiently to prevent a negative impact on employees. Do you know how shift work can affect staff?
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New Year — New Job?
What do you look for in a business that you would like to work within? Are you motivated by their values, wages, holiday days, or sick pay? Have you ever considered asking them about safety within the company?