Occupational Hygiene – 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...

11 Mar

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

Sustainable Savings in 2026: The Hidden Financial Perks of DSEAR Compliance

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

Cost pressure in 2026 has forced many businesses to examine every part of the operation more closely....

04 Mar

Air Quality, Health and Safety

Improving Air Quality While Lowering Your Carbon Footprint This Spring

March 13, 2026
Posted by Safety First
compliance, Employee Health, Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace

Spring is a useful point in the year to review how your workplace performs. Heating demand starts...

11 Feb

compliance, Occupational Exposure, SF Compliance Solutions

Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Workplace’s Air Quality

February 23, 2026
Posted by Safety First
Air Quality, air quality monitoring, Occupational Hygiene, Workplace safety

Workplace air is easy to overlook. If an area looks clean and nothing smells unusual, it is...

24 Dec

Health and Safety, SF Compliance Solutions

How the Health and Safety Act Addresses the Consequences of Poor Safety

January 23, 2026
Posted by Safety First
Employee Health, employee safety, Health and Safety, Occupational Hygiene

Weak safety arrangements usually show their impact through disruption to people and work activity. Harm to workers...

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