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...
by Macy Liddington | Feb 25, 2026 | ENG1
Every year countless seafarers, marine engineers, deckhands and yacht crew pass through Bristol on their way to work around the world. Before they step aboard any vessel operating under Maritime and Coastguard Agency regulations, they must prove they are medically fit...
by Macy Liddington | Feb 15, 2026 | HGV
Operations managers know better than anyone that even a single unavailable driver can throw an entire schedule off track. Delays missed contracts and last-minute cover requests often stem from one preventable cause. Drivers not keeping up with mandatory HGV medicals....
by Macy Liddington | Feb 13, 2026 | Lead
Operational leaders carry the day-to-day responsibility of ensuring work gets done, often in environments where speed, efficiency and safety must exist side by side. When your teams work with lead, your responsibilities expand further. Lead exposure can cause long...
by Macy Liddington | Feb 10, 2026 | ML5
When you lead operations in maritime environments, avoiding downtime is essential. A vessel only runs safely when every crew member is fit to perform. That is where the ML5 medical certificate comes in. This health assessment is required for staff on UK domestic...
by Macy Liddington | Feb 4, 2026 | PEME
If you are preparing for a job on a cruise ship, ferry or superyacht, you may need a Pre Employment Medical Examination (PEME). This medical confirms that you are fit to work safely at sea and helps protect you from health issues that could become difficult to manage...
by Macy Liddington | Feb 1, 2026 | HAVS
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome is one of those workplace health issues that people only talk about once something has already gone wrong. Yet here in Bristol, where industry, engineering, utilities and construction drive so much of our local economy, HAVS remains one of...
