In this episode, Neil Hughes-Hutchings discusses the importance of preventing slips and trips in health and social care settings, especially for individuals with mobility issues. He provides strategies for prevention, including risk assessments, environmental modifications, exercise and more. By creating a culture of safety and proactive risk management, the sector can reduce the likelihood and impact of falls, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users.
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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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Health & Safety Podcast: Electric and Hybrid Vehicles
January 31, 2025
In this month’s health and safety podcast, Neil Hughes-Hutchings, Senior Health and Safety Consultant at AfterAthena Limited, discusses the use of electric and hybrid vehicles in the workplace. He highlights…
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