My friend Rachelle does a lot of online dating. She’s so busy with her career, she literally hasn’t got time to doll herself up and go out to meet people. She’s had a lot of success with it so far, and has developed a formula for choosing prospective dates. She calls it The List (yes, in capital letters). Included are her non-negotiable requirements for a partner. If someone fails to meet even one condition, he’s out the door! You might think this is a little ruthless, but it saves her time and fuss. Treat your workplace conditions like a possible date!

It’s common practice to put procedures in place in your business, to ensure your employees are following the rules you believe are necessary to maintain the safety and health of your company. But, what if writing isn’t really your forte? You know it’s your responsibility, but quite frankly you may as well not write them for all the good they’ll do because people will battle to understand them!

I’m helming this week’s bulletin to pass on some well-deserved praise a client offered to Christel...“I just want to tell you that your knowledge is very comprehensive and...FSP [is] lucky to have your expertise. You are doing great work and every time I...read that you are passionate about SHEQ management, then I agree with you...as I feel the same...you are definitely leaving a trail.”Lynette Steyn -Occupational Health and Safety Co-ordinator

I came across an article I wrote awhile back for Safety Concepts, about using yoga to make your workplace safer. You scoff? I know... the best ways to make your business safer are implementing policies and carrying out risk assessments. But yoga can assist you in making your workplace that much safer...

We all know that sometimes it doesn’t matter if you understand health and safety rules and regulations. If your employees aren’t prepared to do the same, the best practice standards at your business will be very low anyway!

The last couple of weeks’ pandemonium with the grounded planes, and cancelled flights, got me thinking about travelling for work purposes. Employers have very definite obligations to employees who travel (both locally and abroad) on business…