Understanding the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 is crucial for every employer and employee in Great Britain. Often referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act, or HASAWA, this legislation forms the backbone of workplace safety and health. Key...
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HSE UK Health and Safety statistics for 2023
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Britain’s national regulator for workplace health and safety, recently published its annual survey into Health and Safety statistics in the workplace. Key findings include: 1.8 million working people suffering from a...
Little Green Button to replace EMIS panic button in hundreds of GP’s Surgeries Across the UK
Recent news about EMIS discontinuing its ‘panic button’ feature has unsettled the medical community in the UK. It's been announced that as of 29th September 2023, those wishing to continue to use the panic button will be “required to acknowledge and accept ...
Introducing the New Reporting Module: Enhancing Safety and Security with Little Green Button
Welcome to your brand new reporting module! You can now access a comprehensive log of all your alerts, where you’ll be able to see: - Who raised an alert - When they raised it - The type of alert (fire, medical, lockdown etc.) - Their location - Their device - Who...
Little Green Button’s Guide to Testing Alarms: Importance, Steps, and Benefits
Testing alarms is a critical aspect of ensuring safety and security in any environment. Whether it's in a workplace, school, hospital, or residential building, alarms are designed to alert individuals of potential danger and allow them to take necessary action to...
3 Tips to Protect Your Staff When Working From Home
3 Tips to Protect Your Staff When Working From Home For a huge number of industries, the the last few years have seen a radical shift in the way that we work. From mostly travelling to a fixed office, the pandemic has caused a huge move towards home working, remote...
4 Ways to Keep Teachers and Other Education Workers Safe
Keeping all education sector works is increasingly important. Lear how to protect staff here.
Do Police Response Times Mean You Need to Consider Safety in Your Business?
For many businesses, an assumption of their safety and security protocols is that an emergency response will be the most serious step. For fires, serious incidents or medical emergencies, the expectation is that the emergency services will be available to help you...
Workplace Safety in Healthcare: 5 Top Tips for Protecting Staff
Here at Little Green Button, our priority is keeping people safe and protected at their workplace. One sector where that’s really important is the healthcare sector. So, how do we prioritise workplace safety in healthcare to ensure we're protecting the people that...