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We are very happy to announce a change of ownership at HCS Safety.   As of April 2025, we are now 75% owned by the HCS Safety Employee Ownership Trust. These are exciting times for all of us as we welcome in a new era of employee ownership. We have always had a strong team ethos here at HCS Safety, but this is now made so much more real and we look forward to the future, of owning our own…

Work-related stress is no longer something optional to tackle—it has become a legal obligation, a business-critical issue, and a moral responsibility for employers in the UK. According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), stress, depression or anxiety accounted for 51% of all work-related ill health and over half of working days lost in recent years. What is Work-Related Stress? HSE defines stress as “the adverse reaction people have to excessive pressures or other types of demand placed on them…

The Annual Forum 2025 is an exclusive event for our members, providing the latest insights and updates in the world of health and safety. This year, the forum continued to grew to over 270 members, featuring an impressive line-up of speakers, exhibitors, and cutting-edge developments aimed at supporting our members in their professional roles. Our exhibitors: Solent Business & Skills Solutions KodaSoft University of Surrey Allica Bank Investors in People Gallagher Insurance View HR The event opened with a membership…

We are very proud to be assisting the University of Surrey on a research project into mental health in construction, and we need your help! Construction workers are invited to complete a short online survey, exploring their preferences for seeking help for mental health problems. Some participants may also be invited for interviews to discuss their experiences and beliefs about accessing therapy. Those wishing to participate must be over the age of 18, live in the UK and speak fluent…

The minimum temperature in an indoor workplace should normally be at least: 16°C or 13°C if much of the work involves rigorous physical effort The Law The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations require employers to provide a reasonable indoor temperature in the workplace. This depends on the work activity and the environmental conditions. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations require reasonable workplace temperatures for indoor areas of construction sites. Where the site is outdoors, you must provide protection from…