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Achieving Big Goals: The Role of Processes and Systems
As you work towards any big goal—whether it’s growing your market share, improving customer satisfaction, or getting certified with ISO...

Lorna McBreen
Apr 162 min read
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Understanding Risk Assessments: Keeping Your Workplace Safe
In every workplace, ensuring the health and safety of employees is paramount. One of the key tools in achieving this is a risk...

Lorna McBreen
Apr 142 min read
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How to Obtain ISO Certification: A Step-by-Step Guide
Lorna McBreen, Founder of Exceeding Safety Standards Ltd Achieving ISO certification for your organisation is not just a milestone; it's...

Lorna McBreen
Apr 22 min read
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Bridging the Gap: The Importance of Environmental, Health and Safety Gap Analysis for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Compliance
Lorna McBreen, MD, Exceeding Safety Standards Ltd In today’s business environment, achieving robust environmental, health and safety...

Lorna McBreen
Mar 164 min read
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ISO-Certified Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management Systems: Why It’s Not Just for Large Companies
Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) management is more critical than ever. With increasing regulatory pressures, rising customer...

Lorna McBreen
Feb 273 min read
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Lorna McBreen
Jan 300 min read
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Directors have a key leadership function in dealing with problems of workplace stress.
This briefing will give you the essential background information and advice on implementing the necessary arrangements to support...

Lorna McBreen
Jan 234 min read
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Directors and senior managers have specific responsibilities under the law in relation to health and safety.
This briefing will give you the essential background information and advice on understanding your responsibilities and fulfilling your...

Lorna McBreen
Jan 194 min read
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Supporting employee mental health in January and year-round
With the festive season a distant memory, and the dark and cold of January setting in, now is the perfect time to remind employees of the...

Lorna McBreen
Jan 142 min read
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Where Does Mental Health Sit Within Your Risk Assessment Process?
In recent years, mental health has rightly taken a more prominent place in discussions about workplace wellbeing and risk management....

Lorna McBreen
Jan 62 min read
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Are you ready for your return to work? Is your workspace setting you up for success?
Are you ready for your return to work? Is your workspace setting you up for success? Whether you're returning to a construction site or...

Lorna McBreen
Jan 52 min read
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Slip-proofing your premises in winter
Slip-proofing your premises in winter. Employers should ensure proper procedures and safeguards are in place to protect employees and...

Lorna McBreen
Dec 18, 20244 min read
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Preventing slips and falls in winter
Ice and snow on paths can contribute to slip and fall accidents, many of which will result in injury. Minimising the risks from snow and...

Lorna McBreen
Dec 13, 20246 min read
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Are you ready for 2025
As we approach the end of 2024, it’s crucial for organisations to reflect on their health and safety performance over the past year and...

Lorna McBreen
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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Emotional Intelligence….. It’s a Game-Changer
As a Health and Safety Manager you can harness Emotional Intelligence for better management In the world of health and safety management,...

Lorna McBreen
Nov 29, 20245 min read
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Director Briefing: Mental Health at Work
Directors have a key role to play in ensuring that their organisations do not discriminate against workers who are suffering from mental...

Lorna McBreen
Jul 30, 20245 min read
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Why is awareness of stress important?
Why is awareness of stress important? According to Mental Health UK’s Burnout Report, published in January 2024, 9 in 10 adults reported...

Lorna McBreen
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Inexpensive measures to support staff mental health and wellbeing
Right now 1 in 6 workers is dealing with a mental health problem such as anxiety, depression or stress. This can stop people performing...

Lorna McBreen
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Identifying types of mental health conditions
Managers should be aware that symptoms of poor mental health will differ from person to person. The below list is a list of common signs...

Lorna McBreen
Jul 30, 20241 min read
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Steps to develop your emotional intelligence
Steps to develop your emotional intelligence Practice Empathy: Put yourself in others' shoes to understand their perspectives and...

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Mar 14, 20241 min read
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