| Health & safety |
Investing in health and safety is good for businessFeb 2008New research has linked investment in safety professionals with cuts in accident rates.
Health and safety at the Museum of LondonNov 2007Find out how we helped the Museum of London devise and implement a successful health and safety strategy.
Behavioural safety: panacea or simply blaming the workforce?Sep 2007 Jerry Flechais, one of our health and safety consultants, briefly considers the hornet's nest which is behavioural safety.
Health and safety risks of laptop computersAug 2007This article summarises HSE-commissioned research into the use of portable and handheld computers in the UK.
Slips, trips and back pains - reducing common workplace injuriesAug 2007 Research conducted by System Concepts has made a significant contribution to two of the Health and Safety Executive's recent high profile campaigns: 'Preventing Slips and Trips in the Workplace' and 'Better Backs'.
Big Tick for Ernst and YoungAug 2007Ernst & Young have been awarded a Big Tick for a Healthy Workplace in the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence 2005. System Concepts' health and safety advisors have worked closely with E&Y to achieve this award.
Directors' responsibility for health and safetyFeb 2007Important information outlining directors' duties for heath and safety, particularly appropriate for managing boards within both the public and private sector.
Don't make Christmas a crisis!Dec 2006With all the newspaper articles about the possible backlash of an Office Christmas Party, you may be thinking about banning yours. Well please don't cancel Christmas - you can still enjoy yourselves and keep safe.
Stress - Have you been assessed?Aug 2006We've recently carried out an internal stress survey using the Health & Safety Executive's (HSE) indicator tool and thought we should share our practical experience.
On the front line - Preventing violence at workJul 2006Liz Skelton, one of our health and safety consultants, explores the problem of workplace violence, and examines how you can reduce the risk.
Suspension trauma - are you prepared?Feb 2006Joanne Hare, one of our health and safety consultants, explains what you need to know about suspension trauma when assessing the risks of working at height.
Stress - Are you managing?Nov 2005November 2nd was National Stress Awareness Day. In this article, Liz Skelton, one of our health and safety consultants, looks at how organisations can manage stress and reduce the number of working days lost due to stress.
A lifetime of achievement in health and safetyOct 2005Congratulations to Christine Critchley, senior consultant with System Concepts, who was presented with a new award for Lifetime Achievement by the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM) at their Gala Dinner on 10th October 2005.
Focus on accessibility at Alexandra PalaceSep 2005System Concepts has carried out an accessibility audit for Alexandra Palace, assessing the accessibility and ease of use of the buildings for staff and visitors with disabilities and identifying the level of compliance of the site with DDA legislation.
Noise at work - but is it always 'unwanted' noise?Sep 2005Deirdre Jefferies, one of our new health and safety consultants, discusses the implications of the Noise at Work Regulations in the leisure industry.
Ladders are not banned under Work at Height RegulationsJun 2005November 14th marked the start of 'Ladders Week', a new initiative by the HSE to promote safe working at height. This article looks at how organisations can manage work at height and improve ladder and stepladder safety.
HSE launches Better Backs CampaignJun 2005The HSE announced their Better Backs campaign on 6th June and our MD Tom Stewart appeared on the BBC Radio 4 Today Programme and Radio 5 Live to explain the importance of looking after our backs.
Big Tick for Ernst & YoungMay 2005Ernst & Young have been awarded a Big Tick for a Healthy Workplace in the Business in the Community Awards for Excellence 2005. System Concepts' health and safety advisors have worked closely with E&Y to achieve this award.
Barclays - making a sound investment in its employeesApr 2005System Concepts has been providing ergonomics, health, safety and disability services to Barclays since 1991. This case study describes some of the major projects undertaken and the benefits they have provided.
Health and safety cultureOct 2004Here we describe ten activities vital to instilling a good 'safety culture' throughout your organisation.
Stress: a lost time nightmareJun 2004Our end of term report shows many UK companies 'could do better'.
How well is your occupational health?Jun 2004There are many ways to deal with staff who have work-related symptoms.
The Working Time Regulations, 1998May 2004The long-awaited Working Time Regulations came into force on the 1st October 1998.
Health and safety risks of laptop computersMay 2004This article summarises HSE-commissioned research into the use of portable and handheld computers in the UK.
How much do work related injuries REALLY cost?May 2004Various organisations have produced figures that demonstrate the cost of work related injuries and ill health. Andrea Caws looks to see how the numbers compare.
Display screen work: does training help?May 2004At System Concepts we have always maintained that health and safety training is good for you, but even we were surprised by the size of the effect we discovered during a pilot research study commissioned by the UK Health and Safety Executive.
Marks & Spencer puts ergonomics on the case in design challengeNov 2003Marks & Spencer has placed ergonomics at the heart of a major design programme for new retail equipment, resulting in an innovative design which not only ensures the safety and comfort of customers and staff but also meets exacting business requirements.
Driving Standards Agency - Controlling contractorsJun 2003Controlling contractors isn't the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about the Driving Standards Agency (DSA). Most people's only contact with them is the experience of taking their driving test.
Ergonomics training keeps Amgen in good healthMay 2003When the UK subsidiary of global biotechnology company Amgen was looking to implement practical office ergonomics and manual handling training for its 300 employees, System Concepts was called in to deliver a series of customised courses and now provides an ongoing service.
Safeguarding health and safety in industryJun 2002A key function of the Health and Safety Executive’s Field Operations Directorate is to publish guidance and advice for industry to ensure that risks to people's health and safety at work are properly controlled.
TUC champions best practice in ergonomicsMay 2002With more than 70 member unions, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) campaigns for a fair deal at work for nearly seven million people from all walks of life and works closely with System Concepts to ensure its own employees enjoy the most productive and comfortable working conditions.
Employment Department Group (EDG) - Creating a 'human factors culture'Jun 2000The Employment Department Group (EDG) has already applied human factors to the planning, design and implementation of Information Technology (IT) systems.
The Brewers' Society - Manual handling in breweries and pubsJun 1995Work in the brewing industry has always involved significant risks from manual handling, especially during distribution.
Attacking WRULDsJun 1995In the 90s a large magazine publishing company with an increasingly strong dependence on display screen equipment discovered a number of incidences of Work Related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs) amongst their staff.