Health & Safety Consultancy – Safety First Group

13 May

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

COSHH Compliance in the Workplace: What UK Employers Must Get Right to Stay Protected

April 30, 2026
Posted by Robin Currie
compliance, DSEAR, DSEAR Compliance, DSEAR Risk Assessment, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Hazardous substances at work do not only come from products stored in drums, bottles or containers. HSE’s...

06 May

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

How Rising Spring Temperatures Increase Legionella Control Risks in Commercial Buildings

April 30, 2026
Posted by Robin Currie
compliance, DSEAR, DSEAR Compliance, DSEAR Risk Assessment, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Spring can expose weak points in a building’s water system. As outside temperatures rise, cold water can...

22 Apr

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

DSEAR Training: What Employers Must Get Right Before Summer Maintenance Season

April 22, 2026
Posted by Robin Currie
compliance, DSEAR, DSEAR Compliance, DSEAR Risk Assessment, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Summer maintenance season can compress high-risk work into a short period. Equipment is isolated, production lines are...

08 Apr

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

Health and Safety Compliance: What the HSE Actually Looks For During an Inspection

April 22, 2026
Posted by Robin Currie
compliance, Current Risk, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, HSE, HSE Guidance, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

An HSE inspection is not just a check on paperwork. It is a review of how well...

01 Apr

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

Fatigue Risk Assessment: Why Longer Working Hours in Spring Increase Workplace Safety Risks

April 22, 2026
Posted by Safety First
compliance, Current Risk, employee safety, Fatigue Risk Assessment, Health & Safety Consultancy, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Spring often changes the pace of work. Sites stay active for longer, teams start earlier, and many...

18 Mar

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

Using DSEAR to Strengthen Your ESG Score and Environmental Credentials

March 13, 2026
Posted by Safety First
compliance, DSEAR, Health & Safety Consultancy, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace, Workplace safety

Environmental, social and governance performance now affects far more than annual reporting. Clients, insurers, investors, landlords and...

21 Jan

Occupational Hygiene, SF Compliance Solutions

When is a COSHH Assessment Required?

January 23, 2026
Posted by Safety First
COSHH Assessment, Employee Health, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Workplace safety

Chemical exposure remains one of the most persistent health risks in UK workplaces. Substances that appear routine...

17 Dec

Legionella

Creating Safer Water systems with Proactive Legionella Control Design

January 23, 2026
Posted by Safety First
compliance, Health & Safety Consultancy, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene

Water systems operate quietly in the background of most buildings, yet their design decisions can have long‑lasting...

26 Nov

compliance, SF Compliance Solutions

A Guide to COSHH Assessments, the Law, and Staying Compliant

January 23, 2026
Posted by Safety First
compliance, DSEAR, Employee Health, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace, Workplace safety

Hazardous substances appear in far more workplaces than many people expect. Cleaning products and inks, for instance,...

19 Nov

Occupational Exposure

The Crucial Role of DSEAR Training in Protecting Your Workforce

January 23, 2026
Posted by Safety First
compliance, DSEAR, Employee Health, employee safety, Health & Safety Consultancy, Health and Safety, Legionella Control, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Workers can face serious consequences when controls fail around dangerous substances. Vapours or dust clouds can ignite...

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