by Macy Liddington | Mar 27, 2026 | Management Referrals
When a member of staff begins to struggle with health, attendance or performance, employers often find themselves trying to navigate a sensitive situation with limited information. This is exactly where a well-handled management referral can make all the difference....
by Macy Liddington | Mar 17, 2026 | Asbestos
If you work in construction, plumbing, electrical work, roofing or specialist asbestos removal, you may be asked to attend an asbestos medical. Many people feel unsure about what to expect, especially if it is their first time. The truth is that these medicals are...
by Macy Liddington | Mar 14, 2026 | ML5
Ensuring staff are compliant with safety regulations is a core HR responsibility. For organisations operating domestic maritime vessels in the UK, the ML5 medical is a mandatory requirement for several roles. This includes masters of small commercial vessels and crew...
by Macy Liddington | Mar 10, 2026 | HAVS
In HR, you already carry a long list of responsibilities: wellbeing, absence, recruitment, engagement, legal compliance. Added to that is the challenge of ensuring your teams can safely operate vibrating tools without developing Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome. Many HR...
by Macy Liddington | Mar 4, 2026 | Asbestos
At Occupational Health Bristol, we meet thousands of people every year whose roles bring them into contact with older buildings. Many are surprised when they discover that, despite asbestos being banned, it remains woven into the fabric of much of the country’s...
