In this episode, Neil Hughes-Hutchings, Senior Health and Safety Consultant at AfterAthena Ltd, explores the ins and outs of health surveillance. You’ll learn what it is, when it’s needed, and why it matters – from protecting workers exposed to noise and vibration, to spotting early signs of ill-health. Whether you’re a care provider, manager or frontline worker, this is a practical guide to keeping your team safe and staying compliant.
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Health and Safety Podcast: Health Surveillance
June 24, 2025
In this episode, AfterAthena discuss the ins and outs of health surveillance. You’ll learn what it is, when it’s needed, and why it matters.
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Health and Safety Podcast: Slips and trips in health and social care
May 29, 2025
In this episode, AfterAthena discuss the importance of preventing slips and trips in health and social care settings, especially for individuals with mobility issues.
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Health & Safety Review May 2025 – Case Study
May 20, 2025
Case Study - Health board fined for failing to manage patients’ risk of falling (Wales)
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Health & Safety Review April 2025 – Human Factors
April 23, 2025
Human factors refer to individual, job and organisational factors and how they may impact on employees’ health and safety behaviour. These factors are important to consider during any incident investigations.
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Monthly Health and Safety Review – Health and Safety Committee Meetings
April 22, 2025
Involving workers in managing health and safety brings benefits for employers, as research has shown workplaces where staff are involved in taking decisions about health and safety are safer and healthier.
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Health & Safety: Fire Safety Signs and Notices
April 2, 2025
As a care home operator or care home manager do you have all the necessary and required fire safety signage displayed throughout your premises?
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Health & Safety Review March 2025 – Root Cause Analysis
March 25, 2025
Investigating incidents is a crucial stage in trying to prevent recurrence. Investigations should follow a structured approach to identify the immediate causes, the underlying causes and the root causes.
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