risk assessment

Eliminating Risk – Reality or an Aspiration?

Can we eliminate all risk(s) associated with workplace violence and aggression? During the past year workplace violence continues to be…

2 years ago

Who’s Actually In Charge?

It is a legal requirement for every employer and self-employed person to make an assessment of the health and safety…

2 years ago

Personal Entertainment v Personal Safety?

In an era where technology is intertwined with daily life, headphones and earphones have become daily accessories. 24+ per cent…

2 years ago

Diagnosis or Phenomenon…You Decide?

My first recollection of being knowingly introduced to this subject was around 2001 watching a video regarding the subject of…

2 years ago

Who’s In Your Speed Dial Telephone Numbers?

Subject to which survey you read, there are: Between 123 and 205 daily assaults on lone workers Between 44,850 and…

2 years ago

Safeguarding Schools across the Scottish Borders and Beyond

Whilst UNISON survey exposes ‘shocking’ levels of violence in Borders schools, are things any different in your area? 85 per…

2 years ago

Preventing Violence to Shopworkers Today and Everyday

Violence against shop workers is a pervasive issue. According to a survey conducted by the British Retail Consortium, there were…

3 years ago

Workplace Safety – Whose Responsibility?

In today's dynamic and hectic work environments, ensuring the health and safety of employees must be of paramount importance for…

3 years ago

Moving people up and down stairs under restraint

A Guide to Managing Risk on Stairs No one should be moved up or down stairs if they are violent…

3 years ago

The Changing Landscape of Police Response and How Selecting The Right Physical Intervention System is Paramount

In recent times, there has been a shift in how police services respond to calls for assistance from NHS Mental…

3 years ago