Ray Palmer

Although accident reporting is one of the most fundamental aspects of workplace safety, it is still one of the areas employers misunderstand the most. The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013, better known as RIDDOR, set out exactly what must be reported to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Yet in 2025, many organisations continued to fall short, not because they are unwilling to comply but because they are unsure of the threshold for reporting, how...

Training has always been a cornerstone of effective health and safety management, but its importance has grown in recent years as regulators demand demonstrable competence across every level of an organisation. Effective health and safety training starts with understanding the risks employees face in their specific roles. Generic sessions may raise awareness, but they rarely equip staff with the knowledge and skills needed to respond to real-world hazards. Training must be tailored to the...

In today’s workplace, managing health and safety risks is not simply about ticking boxes or producing paperwork. It is about creating a working environment where risks are actively identified, assessed, and mitigated, and where employees understand their role in maintaining safety. Despite the clarity of UK legislation, many organisations still struggle to translate the law into practical measures that genuinely protect people while supporting business operations. Managing risks effectively...