Taking Health and Safety Seriously in 2025: A New Goal or a Renewed Commitment?

As we step into 2025 and the start of the first week back at work for a lot of people, it’s hard to ignore the buzzwords that dominate workplace discussions: Yet, one topic remains steadfastly relevant, regardless of the year health and safety. The question isn’t whether it’s a new goal for 2025 but whether […]
The Importance of Accident Investigation: A Health and Safety Advisor’s Perspective
As a health and safety advisor, one of the most critical responsibilities we have is ensuring that workplaces are safe for all employees. Despite our best efforts to implement preventive measures, accidents can still occur. When they do, accident investigation becomes a vital tool—not just for understanding what went wrong but also for preventing future incidents.
In this blog, we’ll share why accident investigation is crucial from a health and safety advisor’s perspective and how it can significantly enhance workplace safety.
Building a Safer Workplace for all: Essential Health and Safety Practical Tips for Employers and Employees
Creating a safe work environment is not just about compliance with regulations—it’s about fostering a culture where safety is ingrained in everyday habits. Whether you’re an employer responsible for the safety of your team or an employee looking to protect yourself and your colleagues, building and maintaining good safety habits is crucial to preventing accidents […]
Skipton Business Expo – Learning Zone
Welcome again, Our Guest Blogger – Richard Boothman. At Foggy Outline, we help people to learn. While we concentrate on our specific environmental niche, we’re keen on all forms of learning. We know that learning doesn’t end when we leave formal education. It is, or should be, lifelong! This is particularly the case if you […]
June Newsletter
50 Years of the H&S at Work Act, New Blogs, Environmental, General Election Employment Law & H&S Proposals, HR & H&S In the News…..
A Golden Era of Safety: 50 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
31 July 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA 1974), which remains the umbrella legislation that underpins all legal health & safety requirements for both employers and employees in the UK.
The Power of Networking
Unlocking Opportunities and Success Networking is more than just exchanging business cards or connecting on LinkedIn—it’s a powerful tool that can open doors to opportunities, foster personal and professional growth, and drive success in ways that might surprise you. Last week we were exhibiting at two fantastic networking events, yes two in one week. We […]
A Huge Thank You to Our Guest Blogger, Environmental Educator – Richard Boothman.
Introduction Richard Boothman is a locally based environmental educator who wants to make sure everyone has access to information to help them understand the scale of the environmental challenges we face and the solutions available to us. Richard has developed environmental management courses for business and has delivered these and other courses to many delegates […]
The Importance of Health & Safety & Training in Agriculture
The Importance of Health & Safety & Training in Agriculture Introduction We want to delve into an essential topic that affects farmers, farmworkers, and the entire community: health and safety in agriculture. As we explore the significance of prioritising these aspects, we shed light on the immense impact they have on the well-being of individuals, […]
Common Workplace Hazards. How can we Protect Ourselves?

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the most common hazards in the workplace are: Safety Hazards: Unsafe working conditions that cause injury, illness, or death. Biological Hazards: Exposure to harmful organisms such as viruses and bacteria. Ergonomic Hazards: Strain on the body due to repetitive motion, poor posture, and inadequate manual handling training. […]