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Good mental health is so important in the modern workplace – how can ISO 45001 help you support it?
The new international standard for occupational health and safety may not specifically mention mental health, but it gives organisations...
admin696173
Mar 17, 20212 min read


What are the tools you’ll need to implement ISO 45001?
Our last blog looked at the many good reasons to implement ISO 45001 https://www.penarth.co.uk/post/has-your-organisation-switched-to-the...
admin696173
Mar 10, 20212 min read


Has your organisation switched to the new standard for occupational health and safety?
Businesses and other organisations affected by the coronavirus pandemic now have an extra six months to switch to the new international...
admin696173
Mar 3, 20212 min read


Has Santa Got his Supply Chain Management Covered?
There’s a crisis at the North Pole… Several of the elves must self-isolate after one tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, Santa’s...

Jodie Read
Dec 23, 20201 min read


O Christmas tree....how compliant are thy branches?
Getting a large Christmas tree for your office or workplace can spread some much-needed festive cheer and boost morale. Just get a...

Jodie Read
Dec 9, 20202 min read


Keep an eye on 'elf and safety' at home this Christmas!
The line between our home and workplace has become blurred this year as thousands of us work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. So,...

Jodie Read
Dec 2, 20202 min read


How often do I have to do legal checks?
The minimum frequency for undertaking checks is defined in relevant legislation. For example, the Lifting Operations and Lifting...

Jodie Read
Feb 19, 20201 min read


How do I know what legislation applies to me?
Where do you begin? There is a lot of legislation in force already. New legislation is also being processed all the time. This can make...

Jodie Read
Feb 12, 20202 min read


What the Standards say about legal compliance
Whether your organisation is considering or holds certification to quality, environmental, health and safety or information security...

Jodie Read
Feb 4, 20202 min read


5 reasons why training records are important
1. Training is a legal requirement Training is not optional, or a nice to have. It's actually a specific requirement of some legislation....

Jodie Read
Jan 8, 20202 min read


How Santa's elves use the latest tech to make sure his sleigh is ready for action
We all know that the busiest night of the year for Santa is Christmas Eve. That in turn means that his elves will be busy beforehand...

Jodie Read
Dec 20, 20191 min read


Seasonal Health and Safety: Office myths busted
Christmas festivities and colder weather can spell worry for safety conscious companies... but how concerned do we really need to be...
amyrichardswales
Dec 17, 20182 min read


How to keep on top of your organisation's legal compliance
Keeping Your Organisation Compliant There are three main steps to achieving legal compliance with Health and Safety and Environmental...
Jodie Read
Nov 12, 20181 min read


Trick or treat? Stay safe at Halloween
Look after yourself, your family and your neighbours at Halloween (while still enjoying the fun) with our spooky health and safety...
Jodie Read
Oct 30, 20182 min read


Could complementary therapies in the workplace become a legal requirement?
Does your organisation provide access to complementary therapies for employees? Companies across the UK are steadily beginning to offer...
Jodie Read
Oct 23, 20182 min read


What are you doing for European Health and Safety Week
Does your company handle dangerous substances? If so, it's time to get involved in next week's European Health and Safety Week. The...
Jodie Read
Oct 16, 20181 min read


Compliance managers: Can you relax on holiday?
If your role is managing compliance for your organisation, how easy is it for you to hand things over when you go on annual leave? ...

Jodie Read
Jul 18, 20181 min read


How will the change to ISO 45001 affect your organisation?
As you may be aware, the old OHSAS 18001 has been replaced by the new Occupational Health and Safety standard ISO 45001. But how much do...
Jodie Read
Jul 11, 20181 min read


Is your Fire Risk Assessment up to date?
Today is the first anniversary of the Grenfell Fire Disaster. We've seen a sharp increase in the number of people recognising the need to...
amyrichardswales
Jun 14, 20182 min read


What's the difference between an Audit, an Assessment and a Surveillance visit?
We’re sure there’s a great joke answer to this (anyone know what it is?), but this is an area that can cause some confusion – so here are...
amyrichardswales
May 24, 20181 min read
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