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We all know that organisations perform better when their teams are present, healthy and motivated. One in six workers are dealing with a mental health problem and this can stop them from performing at their best. The most common cause of long term workplace sickness absence is mental ill-health. Taking a proactive approach to identifying […]

At Vita Safety, we think equipping future generations with the skills andknowledge needed to succeed in life is critical. Health and safety plays a huge role in making this possible. Students, teachers and everyone in between should feel safe and protected while at school, so they can learn and teach without compromising their health and […]

It’s always in your agency’s best interest to consider getting health and safety advice. It helps you reduce claims in the first instance as risks need to be identified and addressed as part of the insurance process. Plus, you’re less likely to get penalised for something which is out of your control, as you can […]

There were 35,041 reported accidents involving children between 2005 and 2010, according to HSE. In truth, the real number is likely to be much higher since non-fatal accidents are significantly under-reported. With school buildings becoming increasingly older, the level of risk can only escalate. That’s if educators don’t take action to tackle inadequate health and […]

“A good education is a foundation for a better future.” – Elizabeth Warren At Vita Safety, we think equipping future generations with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in life is critical. Health and safety plays a huge role in making this possible.  Students, teachers and everyone in between should feel safe and protected […]

By Richard Warburton What is stress? Everyone needs a little stress in their life to perform. If you think about a string instrument, without enough tension the instrument goes seriously out of tune, but with too much tension the string can snap. It’s the same with the human body. The trick is to keep stress […]

By Richard Warburton A verbal command system could offer a viable alternative to the standard fire evacuation alarm. In the incredibly hot summer of 2018, I was staying in a hotel in Whitby with two friends.  At around 4am I was roused by a loud repeating noise.  After a few moments my mind had cleared […]

“Leadership and learning are indispensable together” John F. Kennedy A great business leader will always look for ways to develop their skills. So they can be an effective role model, instigator of action and source of inspiration for their people.  What a lot of leaders don’t consider is how health and safety fits into their […]

We live in a time where experiences trump material objects, which is good news for the experiential entertainment sector. People are hungry to try the latest craze and shout about it on social media, whether it’s axe throwing, zombie hunting, crazy golf or escape rooms.  This has caused a surge of economic growth in this […]

Have you recently become responsible for a team? Or an entire workforce, perhaps? Then it’s your job to protect the health and wellbeing of those you oversee. However, you may not have a lot of experience with health and safety management. Which means you don’t truly understand what your responsibilities are. If you’re thinking, I […]