We never quite know what weather summer brings in the UK, this time of year though is a very apt time to be talking about the effects working outside can have. All too often, employers and staff … [Read more...] about Working Outside Safely This Summer
Health and Safety Training with you in mind…
It’s been a while since we talked about what we do in our Hundred Acre world, so we thought we’d refresh your memory. Hopefully you’ll know that we’re an occupational safety and health consultancy, … [Read more...] about Health and Safety Training with you in mind…
Managing Risks with Risk Assessments
A fundamental part of managing occupational safety and health is to consider risks, which is why you might be familiar with the term risk assessment. In this blog post, we’ll help you understand more … [Read more...] about Managing Risks with Risk Assessments
International Workers Memorial Day
The ILO estimates that 2.3 million women and men lose their lives each year. That means that since Bridget was walking and stumbled upon the Worker’s Memorial in Simcoe Park in Toronto … [Read more...] about International Workers Memorial Day
Putting People Back into Sustainability
This week has not been an average one in our Hundred Acre world. After training on Monday Bridget got on a train and headed for Paris. On Wednesday the Center for Safety and Health Sustainability, … [Read more...] about Putting People Back into Sustainability
Home is where the Heart is
Many people work from home these days, but whether you’re employed, freelancing or running your own business, health and safety legislation is applicable. Sadly, many homeworkers don’t actually … [Read more...] about Home is where the Heart is
Pondering the magic…
In 2008 when the decision was made to set up in business an equally hard decision was what it would be called. Little did our Founder and Director Bridget Gilmour know when the name was chosen the … [Read more...] about Pondering the magic…
What and why….
We are frequently asked about what we do and why we do it, not everyone understands health and safety and occasionally some don’t want to. We understand that so for this blog we thought we would go … [Read more...] about What and why….
2018 – Memories…
Where to begin... Since this blog started New Year has been a time for reflection. This year the prospect of writing this weighed heavy, that was until our Founder and Director Bridget Gilmour … [Read more...] about 2018 – Memories…
It’s Christmas 🎄
There’s no escaping it now! Excitement and apprehension are building in equal measure, depending on your individual perspective of this time of the year. Travel chaos or nesting at home, family fun … [Read more...] about It’s Christmas 🎄
Whatever the level of support you need, Hundred Acre is available as your proactive, diligent and experienced health and safety expert, offering you peace of mind in this critical area of your responsibilities.