Safety managers have existed for over 30 years in some organisations. Like many jobs, the role has changed significantly over time due to technology changes, knowledge of injuries and their treatment, the type of work we do and the legislation and compliance around...
With large organisations popping up all over the world, you may think that risk assessment processes are fairly new. But they’ve actually been used for thousands of years, dating back to Ancient Greece. These ancient processes largely involved good old-fashioned...
Is it realistic to expect that you can prevent all workplace accidents? Some people will argue that with the right systems and processes in place combined with adequate staff training, there’s no reason why a business shouldn’t be 100% accident-free. On the...
Over the past decade, improved software and the move to accountability has led organisations to measure and analyse every part of the business. The health and safety of staff was no exception. This needed to be represented in statistical terms, so the Total Recordable...