The CQC inspection is a necessary but dreaded process to ensure people are protected in your medical and dental practice or care home. But what happens if you fail – and how can you make sure that doesn’t happen to you?…
Risk awareness training – upskill your staff and keep them safe
Newcomers to any workplace are in a risky position – statistics show they are as likely to have an accident in the first six months as they are in the WHOLE rest of their lives. It’s not that your workplace is…
Risky business: how safe is the water in your workplace?
Last month on World Water Day we celebrated an incredible resource we tend to forget. But water in your workplace should always be on your mind – because left unchecked, it can harbour a killer. Legionella can be lethal, as one…
Time to cut the costly risks of stress in your workplace – here’s how
April is Stress Awareness Month – the perfect time to cut the risks of workplace stress and support mental health. Find out how you can get free help from Working Minds – and read the touching true story of Tom below. Did…
Act now: how to prevent a potentially lethal fire in your care home
When the government revealed the latest statistics on care home fires in 2024, it was good news – relatively. The data showed a drop in the number of fires where fire and rescue service were needed in 2023/4, but it was…
It’s March – time for your workplace wellbeing spring clean!
It’s March – time for your workplace wellbeing spring clean! Wow, it’s been a long, hard winter…but now that sun’s started to shine through the windows (a bit!) it can highlight a few areas of your workplace where a spring clean…
Be our Valentine: 3 reasons to love your risk assessments!
It’s February, and that means love is in the air – and we want you to extend those warm feelings towards your annual risk assessments! We know it’s a big ask….you possibly see risk assessments as just another chore for your…
Caring for children? Here’s how to boost their mental health – with help from Inside Out 2
Many of our lovely Bison Assist clients are involved in looking after young people in children’s homes and schools, and we’re well aware that supporting good mental health is always very high on their list of priorities. This week – from…
What were the most shocking workplace risks in 2024 – and what can you do in 2025?
Latest shocking statistics revealed by the Health and Safety Executive show that the workplace can be an alarmingly dangerous place for everyone who uses it. They include: 1.7 million working people suffered from a work-related illness, of which 776,000 workers suffered work-related stress,…
The 6 New Year Resolutions you’ll really want to keep!
Happy New Year to you and your team from everyone here at Bison Assist! We’re looking forward to a safe and healthy 2025 – so here are our 6 Top New Year Resolutions to help you protect your staff, guests and…