Health and Safety Resources
Browse our free resources to learn more about your health and safety obligations.
Electrical Hazards in the Workplace: Key Risks to Watch Out For
Electrical hazards in workspaces can cause serious injuries. Learn key risks and safety practices for prevention and compliance.
What Employers Need To Know About Asbestos
Asbestos dangers: Vital knowledge for workplace health. Compliance and safety measures prevent exposure risks effectively.
Fire Risk Assessments – What You Need To Know
Fire risk assessments: Essential for safety and legal compliance in buildings.
Working in Cold Weather
A guide to safely work in cold weather, covering health risks, legal temps, and PPE.
Fire Warden Training: Responsibilities, Procedures, and Importance
Anyone with Fire Warden Training will be better equipped to deal with fires.
How to Write an Effective Accident Report
Accidents are extremely unfortunate events that should be avoided, but should they happen, follow protocol to keep other employees safe and support any injured parties.
How to protect workers when working in the sun
With scorching heat predicted for most of the country, ensure your employees are staying safe when working in hot conditions.
Optimum’s e-Learning Courses
With one of our e-Learning courses, available in a variety of languages, you can expand your company's knowledge and make sure you're complying to training guidelines.
Springtime Driving
Now that winter's over, you should make sure your vehicle is fit for the new weather conditions brought about by warmer weather.
First Aid in the Workplace
Optimum Safety discusses first aid in the workplace including what is a first aid needs assessment.
Top tips for driving safely in winter
The winter months present several additional hazards, it is our responsibility to adapt the way we drive and prepare for our journey.
Health and safety risk assessments for small businesses
Small businesses are legally obligated to protect their employees.
Workplace Christmas Decorations
Optimum Safety's top tips on safely decorating the workplace for Christmas.
Keeping safe whilst working at height
On May 18th 2022, new legislation to reform fire safety was announced.
Safer Manual Handling At Work
Manual handling can be dangerous and cause injury. It must be done as safely as possible.
Health and safety for disabled people at work
Disabled workers need to have relevant health and safety precautions in order to protect them.
Respiratory Protective Equipment, Understanding Face Fit Testing
Where respiratory protective equipment (RPE) is used, it must be able to provide adequate protection for individual wearers. Read this blog to find out more about Face Fit Testing.
Health and safety for small businesses
Small businesses aren't exempt from health and safety regulations.
Making Mental Health & Wellbeing a Priority
World Mental Health Day is happening today, Monday 10 October. The theme for this year, as set by the World Federation for Mental Health, is ‘making mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority’. We talk more about the global priority in this article.
Young People in Workplaces – The Importance of Risk Assessments
Young people are likely entering the working world for the first time and will be unaware of possible hazards.
Employee welfare
Expectant and new mothers may have more associated risks when in the workplace and these need to be managed.
The Final Challenge
It's almost over! Chris faces his biggest challenge yet, but nothing can stop him. The fourth and final challenge has been completed!
Gain Accreditations with Optimum Safety
If you're looking to gain accreditations for your business, Optimum Safety can help you along the way - read on to discover more.
Multi-Award Winners 2022!
We've won two more awards! The Best Health and Safety Consultancy 2022, and the Best Fire Risk Assessments Provider - UK!
Keeping pregnant workers and new mothers safe at work
Expectant and new mothers may have more associated risks when in the workplace and these need to be managed.
Optimum Safety turn 5 years old today!
We've just turned five! Five years is quite an achievement for any business, and we are delighted to be celebrating this milestone.
4 Challenges for 40 years of St Barnabas Hospice
Chris wants to ensure that St Barnabas can be there for people who need them every day of the year by fundraising for their Anniversary.
The top 10 ways to make your workplace safer
Making your workplace safer should be a priority for any business.
Outdoor working in hot temperatures
For the first time on record this year’s temperatures in the UK have exceed 40°C.
Do you have the correct first aid kit?
First aid kits can save lives, so make sure yours is well-equipped.
Do you really need to train your employees in health and safety?
Everyone should be made aware of health and safety procedures.
Fire safety law is being updated
On May 18th 2022, new legislation to reform fire safety was announced.
The top 10 largest health and safety fines 2021
In this article, we will be taking a look at the 10 largest fines handed out in 2021.
We’ve won another award!
We've won another award! We're pleased to be the Health and Safety Training Provider of the Year!
Is the involvement of senior management in health and safety important?
Very often companies are so focused on the safety of their staff that the bigger picture can get overlooked.
Top tips for staying safe when using scaffolding
These are the top tips for staying safe when using scaffolding.
What do you do if you find asbestos at work?
Asbestos is still present in many commercial and domestic premises throughout the UK and can be deadly.
The biggest health and safety risks in construction (and how to reduce them)
By being aware of these risks and taking steps to reduce them, workers can stay safe on the job.
Why Houses in Multiple Occupation need a fire risk assessment
Many HMOs are at high risk and must comply with the relevant fire safety regulations.
What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a critical process that helps identify and evaluate potential fire hazards.
The advantages of health and safety eLearning
Health and safety eLearning can offer variety of benefits over traditional face-to-face training.
Who needs to complete a risk assessment?
Businesses have a duty to protect their employees, other workers and visitors from harm.
Why Unsafe Workplace Pranks Are No Joke
Rough, Boisterous play or pranks in the workplace can have serious consequences.
Work Related Death in Great Britain Rises by One Third
In the 12 months to 31st March 2021, 142 workers in Great Britain lost their lives.
How to use CPR to Save a Life in an Emergency
Knowing how to carry out CPR can be the difference between life and death.
