Fire Risk Assessment: Overview and Legal Requirements 

 

Is Your Fire Risk Assessment Up to Date? 

Fire safety is not just best practice—it’s a legal requirement. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, any building that is not a single private dwelling must have a fire risk assessment in place. 

If you are the Responsible Person—whether an employer, property owner, landlord, or managing agent—you are legally obliged to ensure fire safety. This includes identifying hazards, implementing appropriate safety measures, and maintaining up-to-date documentation. 

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Call us now to schedule your fire risk assessment and ensure full compliance. 

 

The Lone Worker Safety Challenge: What Businesses Need to Know 

 

The Lone Worker Safety Challenge: What Businesses Need to Know 

Workplace violence is on the rise, and it’s not just affecting frontline staff—it’s impacting productivity, morale, and overall business performance.  

The People Safe Lone Worker Safety 2025 report shows that across sectors, employees are feeling increasingly unsafe, both on the job and during their commute. 

Key insights for business leaders: 

  • High-risk sectors: Public-facing roles—healthcare, social care, emergency services, retail, and hospitality—face the highest levels of abuse. For example, 1 in 7 NHS frontline workers experience physical violence each year. Retail incidents have skyrocketed to over 2,000 per day, nearly four times pre-pandemic levels. 

  • Remote and lone workers: Community nurses, delivery drivers, and other mobile roles are particularly vulnerable, with 56% reporting safety incidents. 

  • Culture matters: When abuse is normalised as “part of the job,” it damages recruitment, retention, and employee wellbeing. 

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If you’d like to explore ways to improve workplace safety or discuss practical solutions for your team, I’d be happy to have a conversation and offer guidance – get in touch on 01535 608592 or vj@johngreentc.co.uk 

 

Managing Health and Safety in Construction: A Constant Balancing Act

 

Managing health and safety in construction is a constant balancing act between regulation, human behaviour, cost, and operational realities. It requires strong leadership, a proactive safety culture, clear communication, and continuous monitoring. 

Health and safety isn’t just about individual risks—it spans organisational, regulatory, and operational challenges.

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21st October 2025 - HSE Launches Construction Inspections in Manchester

Press Release 
Date: 21 October 2025 
HSE Launches Construction Inspections in Manchester – Support Available for Businesses 

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today begun a series of unannounced inspections across Manchester city centre as part of its national initiative to tackle ill-health in the construction industry. 

Twelve inspectors will visit a range of sites – from large-scale developments to smaller projects – to review how effectively businesses are managing key health and safety risks. The inspections will focus particularly on: 

  • Asbestos 

  • Dust 

  • Noise 

  • Musculoskeletal disorders 

  • Health surveillance 

These visits form part of approximately 14,000 inspections being carried out nationwide by the HSE during the current financial year, with around 8,000 specifically targeting health-related issues in the workplace. 

A spokesperson from John Green Health & Safety Ltd said: 

“With HSE inspections now underway in Manchester, it’s essential that construction businesses ensure they have the right measures in place to protect their workforce and meet their legal obligations. 

Our team is here to help organisations prepare for inspections, liaise directly with the HSE on their behalf, and implement any necessary remedial actions following a visit.” 

John Green Health & Safety Ltd offers tailored support to help businesses achieve and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. This includes inspection readiness assessments, documentation reviews, and practical guidance to strengthen workplace health management systems. 

For more information or assistance with the ongoing inspections, please contact: 
Victoria Jessop  
vj@johngreentc.co.uk 
01535 608592 

Mental Health Focus and Its Impact on Health and Safety Management in Business.

 

In today’s workplace, mental health is no longer a secondary consideration — it is a central part of effective health and safety management.

While traditional safety programs often focus on preventing physical injuries, organisations increasingly recognise that employees’ mental and emotional well-being is equally critical to operational performance, safety, and organisational culture. 

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Boardroom Conversations: How to Get Senior Leaders Engaged with Health & Safety

 

Health and safety is often viewed as a compliance-driven function, relegated to policies, checklists, and audits. Yet, the most successful organisations understand that embedding health and safety into business strategy is not just a regulatory necessity—it’s a driver of productivity, employee engagement, and long-term sustainability.

The key to achieving this is engaging senior leaders in meaningful boardroom conversations about health and safety. 

You can read our article here

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FREE Mini Health and Safety Audit

 

Let’s be honest, health & safety can be time-consuming, confusing, and even a bit scary for many businesses.

I get it — when you’re busy running a company, it often slips to the bottom of the list. Don't get me wrong, I know we all want to get it right but sometimes it just doesn't get done. Best case scenario, we get around to it eventually, but worse case scenario something goes horribly wrong before we do!

I promise, with clear guidance it doesn't have to be stressful at all!

Once you know where to start it can be simple and straightforward to make sure your business is complaint. That’s why I’m excited to offer all new clients a FREE mini health & safety audit.

If this is something that you think your business could benefit from, let me know. We can book a free 30 minute phone call or Zoom/Teams meeting and together we’ll:

  • Spot potential risks

  • Find easy, practical fixes

  • Give you peace of mind knowing where you stand

I promise — no jargon, no pressure, just honest advice to point you in the right direction.

So, if you’re a new client (or thinking of working with me), let’s get you started with your free mini audit today. Just drop me a message here vj@johngreentc.co.uk