Plan for Winter

We have seen some mild weather over the last few months, but temperatures are dropping, or should I say dropped. Wurkplace have been busy putting a Health and Safety plan together for winter. Below we have picked our top nine points

Here are our top 9 points to keep your employees safe this winter.

1. Keep all pathways clear, and all areas people will walk, carparks, reception, side of buildings, outside doorways
2. Have plenty of salt and grit to hand, make sure you buy enough before suppliers run low.
3. Night time is the best time to grit and salt, suggested by HSE best times are early in evening before the frost settles and/or early in the morning before employees arrive.
4. Footwear is also important in wintertime, make sure you communicate sensible footwear.
5. Be aware of water spills as water can freeze on concrete and can expand around 9 percent. Water in concrete freezes the pressure builds, and the concrete may rupture causing damage and danger to employees.
6. Don’t forget to record all accidents ,reporting and recording are legal requirements. The report tells the enforcing authorities for occupational health and safety (HSE and local authorities) about serious incidents and cases of disease.
7. Be flexible we wrote a blog on Top 5 Ways To Show Appreciation click the link and take a moment to reflect.

1. Make sure all relevant internal and external lighting is working, especially around any steps, ramps, or car parks. Replace broken bulbs quickly
2. Finally, be careful of entrance areas to any buildings as these can become slippery

Make appropriate arrangements early to save paying the price later.  For any additional advice or support such as risk assessments, policies, and procedure – call 0330 400 5490 and a Wurkplace Safety Consultant can assist your business needs.  Alternatively, submit a quick quote here

How Wurkplace can help

Here at Wurkplace, we have experienced and skilled consultants who are able to provide you with specific recruitment advice along with supplying an array of template documents, so half the work is done for you!

If you need support or guidance, talk to one of our experts today – You can use our easy online contact form, or give us a call on: 0330 400 5490.

Mark Whitfield

An experienced Director who controls and oversee all business operations, people and ventures. Responsible for the overall success of the business.

As a leader, he is able to steer a company to the most profitable direction while also implementing its vision, mission and long term goals. Additionally, he has strong crisis management skills to “save” companies in times of need.