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With the confirmation of England lifting the remaining legal Covid restrictions as of next Monday, 19th July, the question that springs to mind is: how can we best ensure that our company minimises any risks but equally that we maximise any opportunities from this? Just to clarify: in this context, unlike many of my other…

In the past, your choices as an architect or building operator have been limited to a floor that looks great (as in, shiny and aesthetically pleasing) versus a floor that is safe-when-wet (as in an Altro-type floor, a textured resin, or similar). But now, that balance of safety and aesthetic is possible thanks to polymer…

In addition to being quoted by BBS Sport, our founder, Christian Harris, saw some of his insights shared by Insurance Times following the large number of tennis players slipping and falling at this year’s Wimbledon Championships.   The Insurance Times article focussed more on the question of whether any insurance claims could be brought by…

Our founder, Christian Harris, was quoted yesterday on the BBC Sport live coverage of Wimbledon.   Over the first few days of the Championship, several players have slipped and fallen, causing injuries. Serena Williams, arguably the greatest ever female player, even had to withdraw from the Championships.   Christian had posted about this on LinkedIn,…

How Do Slips and Trips Occur? Slips, falls, and trips often result in injuries at the workplace and home. In 2013, the National Safety Council chartbook reported that injuries from these common accidents involved roughly 229,190 cases. The majority of the victims had to take days away from their work – some 724 workers lost…

Colette James suffered serious injuries in 2017 whilst visiting Perdiswell Leisure Centre in Worcester. Walking towards the changing room after a swim, she slipped, fell and broke several bones in her back.   This story has resurfaced recently after Miss James criticised the council for not having replaced the tiles.   Looking into the matter…

I can just feel the outcry jumping out of the screen as safety professionals read this. But hear me out…     We’ve got safety performance metrics all wrong   I was recently interviewed for an employee remuneration podcast about linking safety to pay and what was clear was that it was all based on…

How many articles start with this phrase, but COVID has changed the world – including shining a light on the importance of cleaning and hygiene relating to safety. But what is that light reflecting? Is it perfect standards, measurable results, scientific proof and utmost confidence? Or is it do more, blind trust and hope for…