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October 2020 Health and Safety Legislation Update

Introduction Health and Safety is at the core of what we do at Amalgamate. That’s why we keep our website up to date with recent legislation updates and guidance to ensure our clients are aware of what is required of them in managing their company’s health and safety. This post will be detailing the […]

Health and Safety at Work 2019/20

Introduction 2020 has brought about a whole new set of health and safety challenges in the workplace, whether that might be the office or at home. The HSE have recently published their Health and safety at work 2019/20, Summary statistics for 2020. In this post, we’ll detail some of the key facts and messages […]

Managing Covid-19: Q&A

Introduction Managing Covid-19 and all of its many implications is a difficult task, especially when nothing is certain and government guidance is constantly updated. We’ve put together some information regarding common questions being asked about Covid-19 symptoms, isolation and testing. Q – What do I do if I get symptoms of Covid-19? […]

First Aid for Mental Health

Introduction September was National Suicide Prevention month and we want to show our support by announcing that we will soon be able to offer training for First Aid for Mental Health. In 2018 alone more than 6,800 lives were lost to suicide in the UK and Republic of Ireland. At Amalgamate, we understand the […]

September 2020 Legal Updates

Introduction We want to detail the 2020 Legislation Updates for Health and Safety. As a H&S company, we want businesses and employers to be aware of the current legislation to ensure the safety and compliance of everyone in the workplace. The current Covid-19 crisis has resulted in legislation updates surrounding exposure and control. […]

Legionella and COVID-19

Introduction Do you know how to keep your company safe from the increased risk of legionella during COVID-19? We’ve detailed some information and guidance on managing this increased risk. The HSE recently released information surrounding legionella risks during the current COVID-19 pandemic (click here to read). They’ve stated that due to water stagnation […]

FFP Masks: COVID-19

Introduction FFP masks and face coverings have become the new normal for battling the deadly COVID-19 outbreak. An FFP mask is a disposable mask used as a barrier for preventing the spread of respiratory particles. This is called source control. The use of these masks have been advised due to the role respiratory […]

Wellbeing Webinar – Working from Home

Background COVID-19 hasn’t just been physically harming, it’s also been mentally draining. If your wellbeing has suffered whilst working from home then we’ve got a webinar just for you! Working from home has become a large part of many of our lives as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. As a health and safety company, […]

First Aid Training Safety: COVID-19

Introduction We’re beyond happy to be back delivering our First Aid Training but we understand that there is still an exposure risk to COVID-19. The safety of our participants is our top priority which is why we’ve taken new measures to minimise cross contamination. Before the Course A poly pocket containing the material required for […]

Returning to work support: COVID-19

We’re starting to move towards a relaxation of the lockdown rules surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, therefore many businesses are returning to work. At Amalgamate, we’ve been working to develop health, safety and wellbeing strategies for the reoccupation of workplaces across all different industries. We have been working closely with our clients throughout the current outbreak […]