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

An introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s (from the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian)Are you an sm...
23/07/2025

An introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s (from the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian)

Are you an small/medium sized enterprise who knows that they should be doing more to comply with their legal obligations under H&S Law?

Are you completely lost on what you have to do about Health and Safety?

Or, do you know you have gaps but don’t know where to start?

Look no further!

We are the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian and we’re hoping this FREE introduction to some of the acts and regulatory requirements will help you as an employer (and employee). Today!

We can offer your SME tailored support packages and services that will help you improve your legal compliance, workplace safety and, more importantly, take the complication away so you have the time to do what your business does best.

Join Tara Connolly (Tara Connolly (Cert IOSH) | LinkedIn) who will chat you through An Introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s

Link to sign up in the comments

Training and development can help employees feel more engaged and valued, which can increase their effectiveness in thei...
22/07/2025

Training and development can help employees feel more engaged and valued, which can increase their effectiveness in their role. What’s more, it can build their competence and confidence, too, boosting productivity and performance. Here at The Health & Safety Dept we have an extensive range of eLearning courses available. Designed to upskill your employees and achieve full workplace compliance.

We offer courses on many key health and safety areas, including mental health awareness, DSE and risk assessments. We also offer eLearning courses covering a range of HR needs, from bullying and harassment, to GDPR. Regardless of the employee, we have eLearning courses to meet the needs of every business.

If you are looking to enhance the skill set within your current team, get in touch with The Health & Safety Dept today. Alternatively, check out our full range of eLearning courses on our website.

Our Health and Safety Manager Tara's dedication to implementing customised safety measures has not only ensured complian...
21/07/2025

Our Health and Safety Manager Tara's dedication to implementing customised safety measures has not only ensured compliance but fostered a positive safety culture at Paragon Group. SMEs should note, proactively investing in an outsourced, experienced H&S manager like Tara with the H&S Dept can drive significant improvements in safety performance and contribute to overall business success.

The Moon Landing Anniversary, celebrated on July 20th, marks the historic moment in 1969 when Apollo 11 astronauts set f...
20/07/2025

The Moon Landing Anniversary, celebrated on July 20th, marks the historic moment in 1969 when Apollo 11 astronauts set foot on the lunar surface. Neil Armstrong’s iconic words, “That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” symbolised the power of human ambition, innovation, and determination to achieve the extraordinary.

At the Health & Safety Department for Mid and East Lothian, we believe in reaching for the stars, with safety at the core. Just like the space mission required careful planning, risk assessments, and teamwork, so too does creating a safe and thriving workplace. With the right support, procedures, and a culture of care, we can help you go further, safely.

18/07/2025

Fire risk assessments: are you up to date?

17/07/2025

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

Does your short-term let have a fire risk assessment?The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term L...
16/07/2025

Does your short-term let have a fire risk assessment?

The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2022 came into force on the 1 October 2022. This legislation places a requirement on duty holders, of short-term let (STL) premises, to apply for a licence in order to operate.

A short term let is an agreement that generally is less than six months. They are usually booked via short let platforms such as Airbnb, Booking, etc. In many cases, the occupants or guests can be holidaymakers, tourists, or work-related businesspeople.

Scottish legislation dictates any person in control of a premises has a duty to assess the risk of harm from fire and put in place appropriate safety measures.

The Health and Safety Department Scotland have created a template fire risk assessment specifically designed for short-term lets which also offers a competitively priced solution to property owners’ needs.

Please get in touch if you are interested in hearing more about our services.

An introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s (from the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian)Are you an sm...
16/07/2025

An introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s (from the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian)

Are you an small/medium sized enterprise who knows that they should be doing more to comply with their legal obligations under H&S Law?

Are you completely lost on what you have to do about Health and Safety?

Or, do you know you have gaps but don’t know where to start?

Look no further!

We are the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian and we’re hoping this FREE introduction to some of the acts and regulatory requirements will help you as an employer (and employee). 1 week today

We can offer your SME tailored support packages and services that will help you improve your legal compliance, workplace safety and, more importantly, take the complication away so you have the time to do what your business does best.

Join Tara Connolly (Tara Connolly (Cert IOSH) | LinkedIn) who will chat you through An Introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s

Link to sign up in the comments

15/07/2025

When was your last health and safety audit?

14/07/2025

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

Health and safety for business trips abroad: what you need to knowRead our latest blog via the link in the comments
11/07/2025

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

Read our latest blog via the link in the comments

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