The HS Dept Mid and East Lothian

The HS Dept Mid and East Lothian Our business is supporting your business though Simple Safety Solutions. Edinburgh, Scotland

Business Owners and Company Directors across Edinburgh & the Lothians receive business focused and common sense HR/Employment Law Advice and Health & Safety Support from The HR Dept. Local businesses, run by people like you, outsource their HR/H & S because it is easier and more cost effective to bring us in to look after these important responsibilities for them. Our clients tell us that we make their business stronger and safer and they love what we do, they rate us 9.7 out of 10 on Trust Pilot. Do you have these business challenges?

• You rely on a call centre or google! for expert advice
• You don’t know if you are legally compliant for H&S and HR?
• You are under threat of an Employment Tribunal / H&S claim or are concerned by the removal of
Employment Tribunal fees
• You have tight budgets and inadequate insurance and don’t have time to ‘do’ HR or H&S
• You would like to train / develop your staff more
• You spend too much of your time dealing with HR or H&S problems

How can the HR Dept Edinburgh & the Lothians help you?

• We will work together to find solutions - We tell you what you can do not what you can’t!
• You will have a named local expert to support you with unlimited advice and support
• Affordable monthly retained fees on 12-month contracts
• Your retained service is backed by market leading insurance
• You can up-skill yourself or your managers through our locally delivered training programmes

14/01/2026

Get to know our services: RAMS - Risk Assessments and Method Statements

13/01/2026

When was your last health and safety audit?

09/01/2026

Seasonal Health & Safety Hazards - Mental Health

How often should a health and safety audit be carried out?
08/01/2026

How often should a health and safety audit be carried out?

07/01/2026

Health and safety for business trips abroad: what you need to know

06/01/2026

Seasonal Health & Safety Hazards - Icy Conditions

01/01/2026

Time to spring-clean your Health and Safety processes? This year let’s make 2026 a year where intention meets action!

The new year is just the moment to translate big dreams into bite-sized, measurable goals.

Health and Safety audit can help locate and close health and safety gaps and ensure your business is compliant with the law.

But it’s not just about acts and regulations… it’s about resilience. It’s about helping operations run smoother, healthier and safer. It’s about being the best a business can be to help people safely engage across all levels.

The best kind of progress is progress you can stand behind—quiet confidence that you’re doing right by your team, customers, and community. That’s what our audits aim for. Giving you a sensible, accessible solution so there’s no doubt creeping in.

Please get in touch if you’d like to meet our Health and Safety Manager and see how H&S audit can help your business in 2026!

Contact us via the link in the comments

The number of people with mental health problems is on the rise, with common worries about things like money, jobs and b...
30/12/2025

The number of people with mental health problems is on the rise, with common worries about things like money, jobs and benefits making it harder for people to cope, especially when they are at work.

With this rising trend, spotting the signs of mental health problems before they become significant to a person is important, therefore It’s crucial to be proactive to support those in your business as they manage their mental health.

Mental health first aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to the first signs of mental illnesses or substance abuse in your staff. Our mental health first aid training courses introduce participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health concerns, building a better understanding of their impact on individuals and providing an overview of common treatments.

If Mental Health First Aid is something you’d like to explore for your business, contact The Health & Safety Dept today.

Season’s Greetings from The Health & Safety Dept.We wish you all a very happy time celebrating with your loved ones. ...
25/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from The Health & Safety Dept.

We wish you all a very happy time celebrating with your loved ones.

Did you know every business with five or more employees is required by law to have a written health and safety policy?Ev...
23/12/2025

Did you know every business with five or more employees is required by law to have a written health and safety policy?

Even if you don’t meet this threshold, a well-designed health and safety policy has many benefits. As well as ensuring legal compliance, it shows your staff that you value their safety. This can work wonders for morale, improving productivity and attracting the best talent to your company.

Health and safety policies and procedures are not something to be rushed. For them to be effective, they need to be based on a thorough and accurate evaluation of your workplace. This is a lot to ask, especially for smaller companies with limited time and resources. Luckily, we can help.

At The Health & Safety Dept, we have years of experience in designing health and safety policies and procedures for businesses of all kinds. Our experts will take care of everything, from inspecting your site to drafting the policies and procedures themself. We can even review existing policies and procedures to make sure nothing has been missed.

Give us a call to get started.

Hot water bottle sell-by dates ❄️As we reach the middle of winter, you may have found yourself reaching for the comfort ...
18/12/2025

Hot water bottle sell-by dates ❄️

As we reach the middle of winter, you may have found yourself reaching for the comfort and warmth of a trusty old hot water bottle. But did you know that your faithful hottie has an expiry date?
Producers recommend replacing your hot water bottle every 2-3 years from date of manufacture. If mistreated or out of date they can crack, leak or explode.

How do you know when it’s time to part ways?

Under the cover of every hot water bottle manufactured in the UK, there should be a flower symbol with 12 petals. Each petal represents a month of the year (January at 1 o’clock and so on). The dots inside the petal indicate the week of the month the bottle was made. The number in the centre represents the year of manufacture. You can see from the picture that this hot water bottle was made in the second week of June 2010.

Other safety tips to remember when prepping your hot water bottle: only fill up to two thirds, squeeze out the remaining air, do not use boiling water and ensure it is tightly sealed.

Enjoy your hottie, but remember to responsibly dispose of them once expired!

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5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
EH24AN

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Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

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