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

🌐 On International Day of Languages, we’re reminded of the value of understanding and respecting different cultures with...
26/09/2025

🌐 On International Day of Languages, we’re reminded of the value of understanding and respecting different cultures within the workplace. Whether you’re managing a multilingual team or just looking to improve workplace safety and HR practices or both, we offer comprehensive eLearning courses designed to support employees in any language. With flexible learning options, your team can master HR and Health & Safety topics in a way that speaks to them – no matter their language.

Get in touch today to discover our full range of eLearning courses for SMEs and the languages available to break down barriers to effective training for all employees.

What is Natasha's law? If you sell food made on-site you need to know
25/09/2025

What is Natasha's law? If you sell food made on-site you need to know

An introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s (from the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian)Are you an sm...
24/09/2025

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

23/09/2025

International Sign Language Day, observed on 23rd September, celebrates the importance of sign languages as a vital means of communication for deaf communities around the world. It promotes inclusivity, linguistic diversity, and equal rights, while also raising awareness of the need for accessible communication in all areas of society. The day highlights the cultural richness of sign languages and encourages greater support for their use and recognition globally.

Health and safety signs and signals are governed by the Health and Safety (Safety Signs and Signals) Regulations 1996. These regulations require employers to use clear signage to warn of hazards, indicate safe conditions, and give mandatory instructions to protect workers and visitors. Signs must be consistent in colour and shape, such as red for prohibition, yellow for caution, blue for mandatory actions, and green for safe conditions. Proper use of these signs helps prevent accidents and ensures compliance with workplace safety laws.

Fire Door Safety Week, held annually in September, aims to raise awareness about the critical role fire doors play in sa...
22/09/2025

Fire Door Safety Week, held annually in September, aims to raise awareness about the critical role fire doors play in saving lives and protecting property. The campaign highlights the importance of proper installation, regular inspection, and maintenance of fire doors to ensure they function correctly in the event of a fire. It encourages everyone, from building managers to the general public, to check fire doors and understand their responsibilities in fire safety.

Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement for all non-domestic premises and are vital for identifying potential fire hazards, evaluating risks, and implementing control measures. The H&S Dept. Mid and East Lothian offers guidance and support to help businesses and organisations carry out thorough assessments. Their expertise ensures that appropriate fire safety measures are in place, helping duty holders comply with regulations and protect staff, visitors, and property.

22/09/2025

Reducing fatalities in the workplace: The third highest risk in 2025

The latest fatality in the workplace statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) were released in July. The th...
19/09/2025

The latest fatality in the workplace statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) were released in July. The third most common cause of death in the workplace, with 17 fatalities in 2024/25, is death by being trapped by something collapsing or overturning.

Whilst the HSE highlights that Great Britain is one of the safest places in the world to work, it also acknowledges, as do we at The Health & Safety Dept, that even one death is one too many. Let’s take a look at what your business can do to safeguard against fatalities caused by collapsing or overturning objects in the workplace. Read our latest blog via the link in the comments

18/09/2025

When was your last health and safety audit?

An introduction to Health and Safety for SME’s (from the Health and Safety Department Mid and East Lothian)Are you an sm...
17/09/2025

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

Can health and safety audits be carried out internally?
16/09/2025

Can health and safety audits be carried out internally?

15/09/2025

Food hygiene: A rundown of the basics

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5 South Charlotte Street
Edinburgh
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