Broadcast: Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | 11:00 BST

Winter brings with it a wide range of health and safety hazards which can impact on the running of a business and threaten safety in and around workplace premises. Join us for an insightful webinar, hosted by Amanda Chadwick, designed to help organisations and employers to prepare for cold weather and mitigate the main risks. Key content relates to preparing workplace premises for the winter, preventing slips and falls in snowy and icy conditions, and ensuring safe access and egress to buildings and car parks. Additional content covers heating, managing winter sickness bugs and travel safety.

Join this webinar to learn about:

• Workplace health and safety hazards associated with adverse winter weather
• Health and safety practices to keep both employees and visitors safe
• Identifying the main steps involved in increasing organisational resilience and protecting buildings from the risks of severe winter conditions
• Ensuring the maintenance of acceptable heating levels during cold weather
• Maintaining safety when working outside
• Recognising how to reduce the risks of slips and falls on snow and ice
• Understanding how to reduce and manage winter related sickness and ill-health 
• Demonstrating a greater awareness of driving safety in winter conditions