Safety Smart: Monthly Update October 2020

9th November 2020 Posted in Blogs

As COVID-19 remains ever-present in our lives, Mates in Mind are an organisation providing support to workforces with their mental wellbeing, especially those who are working remotely during the pandemic.  

We’ve also been taking a look at RIDDOR reporting during COVID-19, sharing useful advice from HSE on whether or not you need to report cases amongst your workforce. 

Whilst industry events remain virtual for now there’s still plenty to choose from including SHP Webinars covering topics including wellness in the workforce, risk assessments and much more, places can be booked here.  

This month’s’ case study focuses on two breaches of health & safety regulations in the same month resulting in a hefty fine for the organisation in question. \

We also shared some information on our Face Fit Testing, to assist in ensuring respiratory equipment offers the right protection to the wearer. If you’re working anywhere where respiratory equipment is used then a face fit is essential – Find out more here 

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From Twitter

As another man who once worked with me declares himself saddened by my beliefs on gender and sex, I thought it might be useful to compile a list for handy reference. Which of the following do you imagine makes actors and directors who aren’t involved with the HBO reboot of Harry

The @BBC is now officially a bad joke. It used to be respected around the world, revered even ... and now everyone laughs at it. The people in charge, who let this happen to such a great British Institution, should be thoroughly ashamed. How embarrassing to be such failures

Work-related stress is a serious issue that affects both individuals and businesses. In 2024/25, 964,000 workers experienced work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, leading to 22.1 million working days lost.

https://workright.campaign.gov.uk/understanding-the-impact-of-stress-at-work/

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