The big question – will the new generation of smart watches distract workers or enhance their productivity? We take a look at the benefits for people in business: Notifications The Apple Watch allows you to take a discrete look at your watch when notifications come in. Business people in a meeting can take a sneaky …
It’s been another busy month at John Heath, with us providing a variety of insurance packages for businesses local and nationwide. One business that we have helped in choosing their insurance package, is newly formed Rhino Safety Limited. Rhino Safety, are a Cheshire based Health and Safety business, who launched as a limited company …
We all know that the human body was designed for movement & that we should alternate between sitting, standing and moving around. Employees who need to spend long periods of time in a seated position are at risk of injury and more prone to a variety of health problems. Research over the last several years has identified …
Over the past year, there has been an increase in liability claims for employees suffering injuries to hands and arms whilst operating machinery. According to RoSPA, there are around 40,000 injuries and over a dozen deaths in the UK every year due to the misuse of mechanical equipment in the workplace. Every employer has an …
How Can Businesses Look To Reduce The Chances Of Accidents In The Work Place? 1. Health and Safety If you run a high risk business, it is important to appoint somebody with knowledge and expertise in this area to manage health and safety 2. Construct a Health and Safety Policy For Your Business This will …
Did you know that windstorms are the second greatest cause of natural catastrophe insurance losses on the planet? And the UK is becoming more vulnerable to windstorms with changes in climate alongside its exposed geographical position. An extreme recent case was ‘St Jude’s Day Storm’ in October 2013, where gusts of 70 and 80 mph …
On Friday 27th March Crewe over 150 people and 60 local businesses came together to sign up to the Crewe Pledge. Philip Heath attended the launch event on behalf of John Heath Insurance Brokers and signed the Pledge demonstrating our support for young people in the town. He added “we are already in the process …