Health & Safety

In any workplace, protecting employees from exposure to hazardous substances is a fundamental responsibility of employers. Whether it’s dust, fumes, chemicals, or biological agents, employers must adhere to regulations such as the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) to ensure a safe working environment. Orbis Environmental are able to provide bespoke support

As we usher in the holiday season, characterised by joyous festivities, it’s not uncommon for the allure of overindulgence in food, drinks, and various excesses to take centre stage. While revelling in these celebrations, it becomes crucial to contemplate the potential impacts of such indulgences on the four pillars of wellbeing: Physical, Mental, Financial, Social

Movember. Occupational Health. Mental and Physical Wellbeing. These are all topics that are increasingly in the public eye, topics of conversation that are taking place on social media and led by those who truly commit and strive to champion the cause. But how often are these topics talked about, or dealt with, in your workplace?

When Would You Use Occupational Health? When employees are exposed to potentially harmful conditions on a regular basis, it’s important to monitor their health over time to ensure that these hazards are not having a negative impact on their well-being. Common hazards that may require monitoring include exposure to loud noise, toxic or cancer-causing substances,

What is a Notice of Contravention (NOC)? A notification of contravention is a document or more usually, a letter that the HSE sends you to explain that they suspect or have seen something that is against Health and Safety Laws. The Letter will also explain the subjects they are worried about, the laws that have

Health and Safety in the workplace shouldn’t be taken lightly as being safe at work is a fundamental principle to both employees and employers. According to UK law, it is the employer’s duty to provide information and training to employees about safety requirements and risks involved at work. Regardless of the size of an organisation,

When a healthcare professional visits you to carry out an assessment, they look for many cues and clues they get with spoken information and physical examination findings. Diagnosing an illness, disorder or condition is no less than solving a puzzle. To effectively assess or determine a diagnosis for a patient, nursing procedures include laboratory studies,

What are Occupational Health Assessments? Occupational Health Assessments are evaluations of an individual’s physical and mental health in relation to their job or occupation. These assessments are used to identify and manage any potential health risks associated with a person’s work environment and to ensure that they are able to perform their job duties safely

If you have a company that is growing, with great sustainability, then it is important to focus on the health and safety of your employees.   It is a co-responsibility of both the employer and employees to take care of employees’ health and wellbeing by examining whether they are suitable for the job and if they

Regardless of the industry and employment, all employees are prone to some level of work-related risks.     In order to improve the productivity, effectiveness and health of workers, a business should carry out a workplace assessment.  Some of the most common minor injuries include back pains, strain injuries, stress and migraines.  A workplace assessment aims to