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Top 10 Compliance Challenges in 2025
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It's that time again when we stare into an imaginary crystal ball and contemplate the year ahead. In 2025, firms are set to encounter a myriad of challenges.
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10 Highest UK Health & Safety Fines of 2024 | Skillcast
9 minute read
Last year, some big health and safety fines were issued, with the top nine hitting the million-pound mark. We examine the largest penalties of 2024.
Christmas Fire Safety in the Workplace | Skillcast
3 minute read
We have 8 tips to help you prioritise retail staff & customer safety at Christmas by ensuring you follow fire safety rules.
9 Tips for Managing Stress at Work | Skillcast
3 minute read
Workplace stress appears in every job role, seniority and industry. Whilst you cannot always avoid it, you can learn how to manage stress at work better.
Health & Safety in Construction: Everything You Need Know |...
4 minute read
Learn essential health and safety practices in construction to ensure compliance and protect your workforce. Read more with Skillcast.
Workplace Injuries Across the UK and How to Avoid Them |...
7 minute read
Where are businesses seeing the most workplace injuries in the UK? And how can businesses prevent them? Learn more with Skillcast.
8 Steps to Safer Lifting & Handling | Skillcast
4 minute read
Manual handling injuries are a third of all UK work-related illnesses (HSE & NHS). Our tips will help you avoid injury by using safe lifting techniques.
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8 Ways to Promote Mental Health & Wellbeing at Work |...
5 minute read
A healthy workforce is the foundation of a successful business; by promoting wellbeing at work, you help create a positive, productive environment.
10 Highest HSE Fines of All Time | Skillcast
12 minute read
Over the past few years, the UK has seen some substantial health and safety fines handed out by the HSE. Here is a list of the highest of these penalties.
What is ISO 45001 & Why is it Important? | Skillcast
4 minute read
ISO 45001 certification trumps many existing health and safety standards. Find out why it may be important to your firm.
6 Ways to Prevent Noise-induced Hearing Loss at Work |...
3 minute read
Are you exposed to loud noise on a day-to-day basis? Read this blog and follow our top tips on how to prevent noise-induced hearing loss at work.
Small Business Health & Safety Risks | Skillcast
7 minute read
Small businesses face many of the same health and safety risks as larger businesses, but they have fewer resources available to manage these risks.
8 Tips for Fire Safety in the Workplace | Skillcast
4 minute read
Businesses failing to follow fire safety regulations, risk not only the safety of their premises and employees but also a fine and up to 2 years in prison.
8 Driving at Work Safety Tips | Skillcast
3 minute read
Does your job require you to drive a vehicle a lot? Find out how you can improve safety when driving for work.
5 Ways to Improve Health and Safety Practices | Skillcast
3 minute read
Make workplace health and safety a top priority. We have 5 tips to get you started.
How to Tackle Workplace Violence | Skillcast
4 minute read
Workplace violence can be an everyday reality in some professions. We have some tips to spot the red flags, reduce risk and deal with it when it flares up.
How to use RegTech for RIDDOR | Skillcast
4 minute read
Covid has put RIDDOR in the spotlight. Piles of paperwork can make compliance with this regulatory obligation a chore. This is where RegTech steps in.
Working Safely with Display Screen Equipment | Skillcast
4 minute read
Follow these top tips to make sure you are practising the correct safety techniques when using display screen equipment (DSE) for work.
Return to Work Training, Assessment & Checklist | Skillcast
7 minute read
To support companies as employees return to work in the wake of Covid-19, we have developed a free training module, employee assessment and checklist.
12 Tips for Working Remotely | Skillcast
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Companies that have a culture of remote working find it easier to transition people into working at home. Skillcast is one of them - here are our tips!
What Employers & Employees Can Learn from Covid-19 |...
6 minute read
We cut through the media noise about coronavirus Covid-19. We've examined the timeline and produced action points to help employers and employees alike.
Working from Home Compliance & Training Roadmap | Skillcast
5 minute read
Working from home can present specific compliance challenges. Our 3-step training roadmap will help you to get your employees & managers ready.
Managing Risk in a Health Crisis | Skillcast
5 minute read
Responding to epidemics like the coronavirus in the workplace can create a crisis in itself. Here are some tips to help you update your risk management.