by Macy Liddington | Apr 20, 2026 | ML5
If you work on a UK-based vessel your career relies on being fit and safe at sea. The ML5 medical certificate is there to support you. It confirms your ability to work in a physically demanding maritime environment whether you are serving as master of a small...
by Macy Liddington | Apr 15, 2026 | HGV
If you are applying for or renewing your HGV or PCV licence, one of the first things you will need is a medical assessment. Many drivers worry about this step, but understanding what happens can make the whole process much smoother. Why you need the medical To drive...
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...
by Macy Liddington | Mar 1, 2026 | HGV
Managing a workforce that includes HGV or PCV drivers brings a unique set of compliance responsibilities. As HR leaders, you are often the ones ensuring that legal requirements are met, records are kept up to date and that employees understand their obligations to the...
by Macy Liddington | Feb 25, 2026 | PEME
Working at sea places unique physical and psychological demands on crews. Whether aboard a cruise ship, ferry or superyacht, every seafarer must be able to carry out their duties safely in an environment that offers limited access to immediate medical support. This is...
by Macy Liddington | Feb 25, 2026 | Lead
If your organisation employs people who work with lead, whether in construction, demolition, manufacturing or specialist engineering, your HR department plays a critical role in ensuring compliance with the Control of Lead at Work Regulations (CLAW) and in keeping...
