During the first pandemic, we undertook a series of interviews with Health and Safety Leaders to understand their thoughts and tailored approaches to leading Safety within the 'New Normal'. From these interviews we produced four key documents which we released to our community. One year on, we invited four of these Leaders to join us to discuss if any predictions became reality, the continued impact on their organisations and what the future holds for the health and safety sector.Our panel of H&S Leaders consisted of:Richard Byrne - Group Director, HSE & Fleet at Travis PerkinsLouise Ward - Health, Safety and Environment Director at SiemensAndrew Cavanagh - Chief Risk, Safety and Programmes Officer at Co OpAmanda Owen MBE - Safety, Health and Wellbeing Director at HeathrowAnd was hosted by our Director Josh Huggins.Watch the video below!

During the first pandemic, we undertook a series of interviews in collaboration with Health and Safety Leaders to understand their thoughts and tailored approaches to leading Safety within the 'New Normal'. From these interviews we produced four key documents which we released to our community (in the comments below).    One year on, we have invited four of these Leaders to join us to discuss if any predictions became reality, the continued impact on their organisations and what the future holds for the health and safety sector. Please join us on June 9th at 13:00 for an interactive panel discussion with four prominent Health and Safety Leaders discussing the impact of Covid-19 within their organisations, along with their predictions for the next 12 months. Our panel of Health and Safety Leaders consists of: ✔ Richard Byrne - Group Director, HSE & Fleet at Travis Perkins ✔ Louise Ward - Health, Safety and Environment Director at Siemens ✔ Andrew Cavanagh - Chief Risk, Safety and Programmes Officer at Co Op ✔ Amanda Owen MBE - Safety, Health and Wellbeing Director at Heathrow And is being hosted by Josh Huggins, Director at Principal People / Safety4Good. LINK TO REGISTER - https://bit.ly/3bOGQsE      

One Million Lives - April 2021 Webinar   In partnership with visionary leaders within the HSEQ space, Safety4Good are supporting an INCREDIBLE mental health and wellbeing initiative - One Million Lives (www.oml.world). One Million Lives is a free mental health check in tool, which allows all users to assess their current state of mind whilst also providing suggestions for improvements to each user. The tool is completely anonymous, and it has been purposely designed to be so in order for all users to feel comfortable in answering honestly and openly.   Please see below the recording from our webinar which took place on April 27th:    

One Million Lives​​In partnership with visionary leaders within this space, Safety4Good are supporting an INCREDIBLE mental health and wellbeing initiative - One Million Lives (www.oml.world).One Million Lives is a free mental health check in tool, which allows all users to assess their current state of mind whilst also providing suggestions for improvements to each user. The tool is completely anonymous, and it has been purposely designed to be so in order for all users to feel comfortable in answering honestly and openly.So far, One Million Lives have had over 5,000 users ‘check in’ and this number is growing daily. This year has been tough for the majority of us and we wanted to use our platform to introduce you all to this initiative, as we know that it could make a difference to your life as well as that of your friends, families, co-workers or even an online social media connection. To check in, please resister here - https://app.oml.world/Login.We would really appreciate the support of our community in spreading the word of this fantastic initiative and we’re asking you kindly to firstly, check in yourselves and then secondly, share the One Million Lives initiative within your own networks – professional or personal.If you would like to discuss One Million Lives in greater detail or learn how you could help this scheme further, please reply to this email or call us on 01252 759 162.

Safety4Good’s Trustee Dr Andrew Sharman has released his newest book ‘One Percent Safer’.What is the purpose of the book, what is its aim? If we all do just one thing, just improve workplace safety by one percent, then that’s 28,000 people that get to go home without harm, instead of ending up dead – each year.  28,000 husbands, wives, partners, mothers, fathers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, friends, and co-workers. 28,000 humans.The Japanese concept of Kaizen, the idea of incremental change – one small thi ng at a time – is what we’re talking about here.  The compounding effect of trying to get 1% better each day is huge – it’s a 3,800% improvement in just one year.  In simple terms, that’s a 40 times improvement on whe re you are right now.This book is your toolkit: 142 of the world’s most thoughtful leaders, right here just for you. Read them all, read just one, skip some, read what you prefer. Just do something. One t hing. One idea. One percent safer. Let’s make the world a safer place, one percent at a time.Who is this book meant for?This is the book for anyone that’s been told to follow the rules… and then wondered if there’s something else they could do. It’s for business leaders, managers, supervisors, safety & health professionals that don’t want people to get hurt in their organizations and workplaces.If you are interested in purchasing a copy of this book, please visit the website to shop - https://onepercentsafer.com. Please note there are a very limited number of books available!​

IOSH and Principal People Webinar – Your transition from Veteran to a second career - August 19th at 19:00 - Register here: https://bit.ly/30xPnLpCalling all Veterans! If you are at the stage in your life of transitioning from military to civilian life and considering a career change, join us as we discuss the challenges of beginning what will be a new experience in Occupational Safety and Health.During the webinar, we will hear insights and advice from guests within OSH who have either made that transition or can offer advice on where to start. Find out how to maximise your prospects of a second career, whether you are considering employment or setting up on your own.Josh Huggins, Director at Principal People will be joining Host James Quinn, President Elect at IOSH and ex Veteran as well as: Marc Roberts – ex Royal Engineer to OSH professional. Louise Hosking, Managing Director, Hosking Associates. Sarah Jones, Leadership, Team & Career Coach.Register for free using this link https://bit.ly/30xPnLp. 

The future of organisations beyond Covid-19: A positive perspective from Safety professionalsThe use of space - working from home, return to office, flexible working safely, creative and collaborative spaceTechnology applications in safety and leadership - Zoom, Teams, AI etcThe "Human effect" - how changes will effect how people interact, manage flexible and agile working​Date and Time: Wednesday 19th August at 13:00 Panellists include:Dr Andrew Sharman - President of IOSH, Managing Partner RMS ConsultancyLouise Ward - Director of Health Safety & Environment SiemensNick Wright - Group Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager VodafoneHost - Simon Bliss - Trustee and Founder Safety4Good and MD Principal PeopleThe webinar is interactive and attendees will be able to submit questions to our panelists on all of the subject matter.Register here: http://bit.ly/2POnclc 

An Interview with Andrew SharmanAs many businesses begin to focus on recovery in an everchanging environment, Principal People are pleased to be able to bring clarity, help and advice to our valued HSEQ community through insightful releases of information. This blog focusses on our second insight, which is an interview with Andrew Sharman.Simon Bliss, MD of Principal People and founder of Safety4Good, recently interviewed Andrew Sharman, a highly renowned leader in the world of Safety and President of IOSH.In this 47-minute interview, Andrew answers many questions including his ideas around the industries viewpoint and recovery ideas on the COVID19 pandemic.We hope that you enjoy this interview and get an insight from a leader’s perspective as to what the future could look like for Safety.If you are interested in viewing more of our insights, see the list below and subscribe to be sent the content by completing our registration form at the bottom of the page:Managing your mental health in the new working world with Tom Oxley and Ruth Denyer (held on Thursday 4th June at 13.30 – we will send you the recording)An interview with Andrew Sharman – we will be speaking to the president of IOSH to understand his perspective following the pandemicReviewing the structure of your workforce following the Covid 19 pandemic, and identifying necessary changes to ensure organisational resilience for the futureClick the video below to watch the interview:If you are interested in being sent our Insights, please fill out the below form

We recently held an interactive webinar on the effects of the COVID19 pandemic and managing mental health in work and from home alongside Tom Oxley - Tedx Speaker, Ruth Denyer - Risk Director at ITV, Darren Bentley - Global Director HSE at DHL, Tara Waterman - L&D Director at Principal People and Simon Bliss - Founder & Trustee of Safety4Good.The webinar was a hit with lots of engagement from the health and safety community including viewers, questions asked and feedback.For the viewers weren’t able to attend due to work commitments or diary resettlements, those who did attend and want to view it again and for those who are just hearing about it now, we are releasing it for you!Please find below our recorded webinar – we hope you like it.If you have any questions or if you would like to give us any feedback, please email Jess via j.bullock@principalpeople.co.uk.If you would like to register to receive our other Insights, please fill out the below form.

Mentor and Mentee Success – Jonathan & James’s StoryI'm delighted to introduce a developing partnership between 2 of our most enthusiastic Ambassadors, Jonathan Dempsey and James MacPherson.As well as being avid supporters of our cause they have teamed up with Jonathan as Mentor and James as Mentee.Here is their story and hopefully encouragement for more of you to apply for either as a mentor or mentee in our programme. Click here to the Mentoring pages of the website.Mentor – Jonathan DempseyPrior to launching Red Laces consultancy www.redlaces.co.uk in early 2020, Jonathan's early career as an Environmental Health Officer enabled him to mentor businesses in food hygiene, health and safety and environmental management. This was followed by several senior level, multidisciplinary roles with FTSE100, FTSE250 and other market leaders which has included safeguarding children, delivering renewable energy projects, wildlife management, controlling unsealed radioisotopes in laboratories, emergency planning and business continuity. Mentee – James MacPhersonJames started his EHS career in 2003 working for a renowned packaging manufacturing organisation. He has subsequently moved from company to company excelling in his seniority from EHS Assistant level to his current position as Health and Safety Manager. James is widely recognised throughout the community for an innovative health, safety and wellbeing podcast that he hosts called ‘Rebranding Safety’. Following on from the success of his podcasts, he has had many influential leaders in the Safety community star on his podcasts including Jason Anker, Louise Taggart, Rachel Butler and Andrew Sharman to name a few.The pair share an excellent mentor / mentee relationship through shared visions, aspirations and a desire to change the perception of Safety. Jonathan has been able to provide his assistance, opinions and a helping hand when James has needed one and has significantly helped James in achieving his personal milestones.Watch the Jonathan and James mentoring interview explaining the benefits of the programme next week on our blog. If you are interested in joining the Safety4Good mentoring programme as either a mentor or mentee, or would like to know more about Safety4Good please email us on info@s4g.org.uk.

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week next week and this year’s theme is ‘kindness’.One thing that we have seen all over the world is that kindness is prevailing in uncertain times, especially with the pandemic surrounding 2020.The Mental Health Foundation are the home of Mental Health Awareness Week and are an organisation with a vision for good mental health for all. Their mission is to help people understand, protect and sustain their mental health. What is Mental Health Awareness Week?Mental health problems can affect anyone, at any time. Each May, The Mental Health Foundation build a campaign around a specific theme for Mental Health Awareness Week. Since their first campaign in 2001, they have raised awareness of topics such as body image, stress and relationships. Hundreds of schools, businesses and communities have started to open conversations around mental health and that change can save lives. The campaign reaches millions of people every year. With the current situation of COVID-19, now is a better time than ever to get involved and raise awareness of mental health and this year's theme, kindness. Getting involved is extremely easy. You can either share the campaign to make other people aware or you can participate, ideally both! You can do as little or as much as you want in participating - for example, you could send a text to a friend which motivates them. Alternatively, you could host an online fundraiser with your team at work. The PDF below gives many examples of what you can do - it doesn't have to cost you anything. View the Mental Health Awareness Week Supporter Pack by clicking here!

Mid week throwback! Yesterday it marked 1 year since the Principal People team completed the gruelling Tough Mudder challenge. The team who took part in the knackering assault course, including the inspirational Safety Leader Steve Pettitt, did a fantastic job and raised a lot of money for Great Ormand Street Charity through Safety4Good. We hope you enjoy these photos as much as us.

Hello everyone. I hope that all readers are safe and well today. Another extremely useful read is this article written by www.mentalhealth.org.uk in relation to finance, housing and employment worries that the majority of the world will be facing right now. It's okay to be uncertain and to worry about these things, in fact it's totally normal during the epidemic, however, becoming overly anxious and stressed out will negatively affect your mental health.  For excellent advice on finance, housing and employment worries and how to keep these at bay, read the article below.   Finance, housing and unemployment worries during the coronavirus outbreak   These are unprecedented times. Many of us are facing daily challenges relating to the coronavirus epidemic – both in terms of health but also in terms of finance, job security, housing and caring responsibilities. Our sense of time is out of shape – events in the news seem to move so fast – and everyday sees another problem or a possible solution. At the same time the days at home, or the nights can seem to drag. Whatever is happening to you, or to us, there is an impact on our mental health. For now, the best thing to do is to focus on the here and now, this minute. We are in the first phase of an emergency – lots of people are coming to terms with a rapidly changing situation. It may seem today that the problem you are facing with your bills, your landlord, your childcare or your job is unsolvable. Everyday there are new solutions – from government, from our communities, and from the businesses in our lives. Sometimes we must find a way to take a breath, look at the issue from a different angle, and reach out. There isn’t always an answer today - but the only way is through. It is OK to feel afraid, scared or desperate. This isn’t your fault. If you need someone to talk to, reach out to Samaritans on 116 123, to CALM on 0800 585858. For a range of advice, you can contact Citizens Advice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland or Scotland. Adviceline is a national phone service operated by Citizens Advice. You can contact an Adviceline adviser on 03444 111 444 (Text relay: 03444 111 445)   Financial worries   Use time you are at home to work through your finances  Using a budget tool to redo your household budget for being at home could be useful. Remember that you may be saving money by not spending on things like transport and socialising. Factor that in when looking at your budget.  Find out what help you might be entitled to The government is offering a range of measures to support people financially. There is a complete list here: under the heading “Employment and financial support”, this includes support for individuals, employers and people who are self-employed. Reach out for help and advice from services like The Money Advice Service (England and Wales), Stepchange or National Debtline – but remember that services may be busy as organisations of all sorts try to manage staff availability. Remember debt and money advice varies across the UK so make sure you find the appropriate service for your nation.  For Scotland try Money Advice Scotland and in Northern Ireland Advice NI.  Speak to your bank if you are worried about paying your mortgage as many are arranging mortgage breaks. Keep connected and look after yourself Don't keep it in – talk to family or friends if you can. Look after your sleep, your diet, and other basics – try to avoid drinking excessively and if you are a smoker try to give up or cut down – it may help both financially and in terms of making COVID-19 less serious if you develop the illness. Look at what is available in your community Sadly, many food banks have had to close but rapidly services like this will generally find ways of providing services around the restrictions. If you have children, and they are entitled to free school meals, take them – your school will be in touch about how to access this service. Check any insurance policies you have Life cover, critical illness cover, mortgage insurance and even home insurance sometimes offers legal advice or cover that could help. If you have a mortgage or other major commitment, try and speak to your lenders soon, they may help. Think about groups you might be a member of Do you have a trade union or does your sector have a benevolent charity for example – things like Hospitality Action and The Charity for Civil Servants, or the Lighthouse Club for construction. Beware of scams Use a reputable source such as the gov.uk website or organisations linked above. Never respond to unsolicited messages (texts, calls or emails) that ask for your personal or financial information.   Unemployment or furlough   It can be very hard to lose access to your work – whether you are let go, furloughed (sent home temporarily) or your work drops if you are self-employed. For more information about your rights at work visit Acas. If you aren’t at work try and keep in touch with colleagues – demand will increase again, and you will have a future. If you are isolated and live at home keeping those connections can be so important. If you are used to a very physical job, try and keep up the exercise – because a sudden change can hit your moods quickly. If you run a business, or employ staff, try to hold off making decisions about jobs and pay until schemes being developed to support staff are up and running. If you are self-employed, try and reach out to your normal networks – or see if there's an opportunity locally to connect with others through business forums. It’s an uncertain time but your skills will be needed again soon. As we adjust to a period of living and working differently employers will be looking for staff – think about how your skills transfer – and if you want to help and are able, consider doing something else for a while.   Housing   In these uncertain times, when we are asked to stay in our own homes, poor housing or difficulties paying for mortgages or rent can be doubly hard. If you have a mortgage and your income is reduced, speaker to your lender about a payment holiday. If you are a tenant in a similar situation, find out your rights by visiting Shelter or Citizens Advice in England, Wales and Northern Ireland or Scotland and then approach your landlord or agent. It is likely that support for tenants will come on stream in the next few weeks. Remember, these are times that we have not seen before in peacetime. A lot of us will be affected in lots of ways. But keeping calm, checking your options, seeking advice and working through your possibilities will help you come up with a plan. There are helplines available and people willing to support you. We will get through this together.

Joanne has worked alongside Safety4Good on many occasions now, having helped out with our events and marketing. We recently saw that she posted an article on LinkedIn detailing how she has been supporting the NHS and Key Workers during the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Joanne is a selfless giver and has been offering her skills and hours to help the people who really need it right now. A real hero! Read below her story:   Got up early this morning to speak with Chris Goreham at BBC Radio Norfolk about my experience using my volunteering hours I get whilst working at Aviva to help the hashtag#nhs and hashtag#keyworkers. I explained that I wanted to get involved and help as I know that local hospitals and care homes are crying out for PPE. I had seen that people were starting to make crocheted ear protectors and thought I could use the volunteer hours to make them. Now, I don’t crochet but I’ve had a sewing machine which has been collecting dust for years as I’ve never used it. So, I thought I would dig it out, learn how to use it and have a go at making some ear protectors. I started off by making a couple for my next door neighbour who is a senior nurse in the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital ICU to see if they would be of any use. She asked if I could make a lot more as she could take them in to the wards that need them. So I set to work and have been making them ever since. I’ve had so many people reaching out to me from hospitals and care homes – I’ve made around 100 over the last few days and will continue to make them until they’re not needed. Joanne Frost, Aviva - 29.04.2020   Thank you for sharing this story, Joanne. It is an incredible act of kindness which is helping to SAVE LIVES.   If you would like to volunteer to help the NHS or your community, please follow this link: https://do-it.org/ 

Hello everyone, I hope that you are all safe and well.The COVID-19 pandemic and its related socioeconomic consequences magnify obstacles and inequalities. Persons with disabilities are in many ways more exposed to the crisis. Social protection, which, at any point in time, is critical for persons with disabilities, has proven to be a crucial vector of relief in the recent weeks. This brief presents several elements that can help make the most of the social protection systems response to COVID-19 to support persons with disabilities.This under 5 minute video is well worth the watch, providing interesting statistics and methods as to how best approach the obstacles that many who have disabilities may face.https://youtu.be/FBoUDA3FnFY ​

Hello everyone, I hope that you are well today!Today I wan't to reiterate the importance of looking after your mental health and I have found a great set of tips provided by www.mentalhealth.org.uk.Take 5 minutes to read the below notes, it might just really help you or a family member, friend or colleague during these difficult time.Stay safe and well.Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak​Infectious disease outbreaks, like the current coronavirus (COVID-19), can be scary and can affect our mental health. While it is important to stay informed, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such times.Here are some tips we hope will help you, your friends and your family to look after your mental health at a time when there is much discussion of potential threats to our physical health.The government is telling us to stay at home and only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work, to stay two metres (six feet) away from other people and wash our hands as soon as we get home.This will mean that more of us will be spending a lot of time at home and many of our regular social activities will no longer be available to us.It will help to try and see it as a different period of time in your life, and not necessarily a bad one, even if you didn’t choose it.It will mean a different rhythm of life, a chance to be in touch with others in different ways than usual. Be in touch with other people regularly on social media, e-mail or on the phone, as they are still good ways of being close to the people who matter to you. Create a new daily routine that prioritises looking after yourself. You could try reading more or watching movies, having an exercise routine, trying new relaxation techniques, or finding new knowledge on the internet. Try and rest and view this as a new if unusual experience, that might have its benefits.    Make sure your wider health needs are being looked after such as having enough prescription medicines available to you.Read our full list of tips on staying at home.Try to avoid speculation and look up reputable sources on the outbreakRumour and speculation can fuel anxiety. Having access to good quality information about the virus can help you feel more in control.You can get up-to-date information and advice on the virus here:Gov.ukHealth Protection ScotlandPublic Health WalesFollow hygiene advice such as washing your hands more often than usual, for 20 seconds with soap and hot water (sing ‘happy birthday’ to yourself twice to make sure you do this for 20 seconds). You should do this whenever you get home or into work, blow your nose, sneeze or cough, eat or handle food. If you can’t wash your hands straightaway, use hand sanitiser and then wash them at the next opportunity.You should also use tissues if you sneeze and make sure you dispose of them quickly; and stay at home if you are feeling unwell.Try to stay connected At times of stress, we work better in company and with support. Try and keep in touch with your friends and family, by telephone, email or social media, or contact a helpline for emotional support.  You may like to focus on the things you can do if you feel able to:stress managementkeep activeeat a balanced dietStay in touch with friends on social media but try not to sensationalise things. If you are sharing content, use this from trusted sources, and remember that your friends might be worried too.Also remember to regularly assess your social media activity. Tune in with yourself and ask if they need to be adjusted. Are there particular accounts or people that are increasing your worry or anxiety? Consider muting or unfollowing accounts or hashtags that cause you to feel anxious.Talk to your childrenInvolving our family and children in our plans for good health is essential. We need be alert to and ask children what they have heard about the outbreak and support them, without causing them alarm.We need to minimise the negative impact it has on our children and explain the facts to them. Discuss the news with them but try and avoid over-exposure to coverage of the virus. Be as truthful as possible.Let’s not avoid the ‘scary topic’ but engage in a way that is appropriate for them. We have more advice on talking with your children about the coronavirus outbreak. Try to anticipate distressIt is OK to feel vulnerable and overwhelmed as we read news about the outbreak, especially if you have experienced trauma or a mental health problem in the past, or if you have a long-term physical health condition that makes you more vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus.It’s important to acknowledge these feelings and remind each other to look after our physical and mental health. We should also be aware of and avoid increasing habits that may not be helpful in the long term, like smoking and drinking. Try and reassure people you know who may be worried and check in with people who you know are living alone.Try not to make assumptionsDon’t judge people and avoid jumping to conclusions about who is responsible for the spread of the disease. The coronavirus can affect anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity or sex.Try to manage how you follow the outbreak in the media There is extensive news coverage about the outbreak. If you find that the news is causing you huge stress, it’s important to find a balance.It’s best that you don’t avoid all news and that you keep informing and educating yourself, but limit your news intake if it is bothering you. https://mentalhealth.org.uk/publications/looking-after-your-mental-health-during-coronavirus-outbreak

In a world currently brimming with uncertainty, many of our Safety4Good supporters have gone above and beyond to help. Safety4Good has previously described the Health and Safety profession to be a 'community of selfless givers' and now more than ever we have seen this put into place. We have seen so many stories across our professional network as well as social media platforms describing both the working and furloughed H&S practitioners who are actively looking to help, offering consultative professional advice and getting stuck in with local community based work whenever they can. Again and unsurprisingly, reinforcing our statement solidly.Like the Health and Safety community, the furloughed staff from Social Housing Recruitment have also been keeping busy giving back. Read below about what Becky has been up to so far during her time on furloughBECKY​As her colleagues in Social Housing Recruitment are well aware, Becky's brain is automatically wired to help, provide for and encourage people. She is a brilliant recruiter who is praised mostly for taking the time to understand her candidates needs and requirements and showing faith in absolution in the people that she represents. Currently Becky, like many others, is on furlough. Becky has once again illustrated to us how remarkable she is in the efforts she is going to in order to help those around her.Becky has signed up to be an NHS volunteer, meaning that whenever the NHS require someone desperately, she could provide assistance. Making the NHS staff's jobs less pressurised and helping to save time and lives.As well as that, Becky has started a sign language course, has been shopping for her parents and elderly grandparents and she has also kindly been knitting hearts for patients who cannot see their families during the pandemic (as part of this appeal). What an incredible person. There are thousands of ways to help your community and the NHS during this pandemic, whether it be donating to a cause, learning a course, shopping for the elderly or even just spreading positivity to your friends and family on social media - what you can do will make a difference so get involved!   Becky Joiner, Social Housing Recruitment

How are you coping with COVID-19?It is a worrying and difficult time for everyone, especially for key workers and those on the front line in our amazing NHS.It's really important for everyone, whether working or not, to take great care of their mental health during this time. Most people will be watching the news a lot more frequently than they previously had which is fine, but if it is making you upset or overly scared, reduce it to only a few times a day.A big cause for conern is false news. Normally spread across social media, untrue information can affect a huge amount of people very quickly, causing them to worry and further pass this misinformation on.Try and keep up to date only with reliable sources, such as from the World Health Organisation. 

Today Principal People celebrated Australia in an aid to raise donations towards the bush fire crisis.I am pleased to announce that they have exceeded their £1,000 target through the Bake Sale, BBQ and also donations on their Virgin Money Giving page and they're still counting!Principal People will be distributing the money raised equally to The WWF and The Red Cross through the Safety4Good programme. Statistics read that there have been over 28 fatalities, 3,000 homes destroyed and 7.3 million hectares have been burned and the fires show no signs of stopping. As well as this, it is estimated that over one billion animals have been affected nationwide across Australia.If you would like to donate, it's not too late! Click here to make a donation

Even without these fires, trees are being bulldozed and land cleared at an unprecedented rate. Koala populations have declined by a staggering 42% over 20 years alone and the koala is at serious risk of becoming extinct in both NSW and Queensland. You can become a Koala Protector with a suggested donation of £25. To say thank you, you will receive: - A personalisable digital certificate will be sent to you via email showing you’re helping to protect the future of koalas. - In the coming months, we'll send you an update on how your vital donation aided the response, recovery and restoration of koalas and their habitats. More than 10 million hectares have been burnt, and this number continues to climb. That’s the equivalent of 40% of the entire UK. Over 1.25 billion animals are estimated to have been killed either directly or indirectly by the fires, including 30% of the entire koala population in mid-north coast of New South Wales. Your support will - - Provide emergency funds to care for injured koalas - After the fires clear, helping restore homes for koalas and other wildlife, planting the first 10,000 trees urgently needed in koala habitats - Support in the response, recovery and restoration in any other way we can - Crucially, fund our other essential work around the world including tackling the climate and nature crisis   DONATE TODAY AND BECOME A KOALA PROTECTOR BY CLICKING HERE! 

Australian Bush Fires – help our Antipodean friends and their “critters” by supporting our Australia day fundraising eventOn Friday 24th of January, Principal People will be raising money for WWF and The Red Cross equally through the Safety4Good programme to support the catastrophic bush fires in Australia, by celebrating Australia day (Sunday 26th).Shockingly, statistics read that there have been over 28 fatalities, 3,000 homes destroyed and 7.3 million hectares have been burned and the fires show no signs of stopping. As well as this, it is estimated that over one billion animals have been affected nationwide across South East Australia.Principal People will be holding a Cake Sale and a BBQ at their offices in Farnborough in an effort to raise money for the two charities with a hope to achieve £1,000. They are also asking their neighbouring offices to sponsor a Koala and are hoping that each office will be able to participate, which could total 45 adopted koalas!If you would like to help us in raising money to help the people and animals of Australia, please follow the link to our Virgin Money Giving page by clicking here.  TO DONATE CLICK ON THIS BUTTON -

Tom runs Bamboo Mental Health, an award-winning mental health collaborative which provides strategic, evidence-based plans to leaders. He and his team will work with you to improve employee resilience and reduce employee absence. Tom reviews companies and trains people - with a philosophy that any employer can support any employee on mental health. He's seen it done badly and brilliantly, see his TEDx here, and uses evidence-based research to create authentic and meaningful strategies for employers.He tries to get his own wellbeing right, while working with Ecclesiastical, CEFAS, Exxon, Cambridge University and Cadbury. Tom has previously worked in crisis management PR and corporate responsibility (Aviva UK). He has consulted for Mind, Time to Change and Mindful Employer. Check about more about Tom by viewing his LinkedIn profile, watching his TedX talk or visiting Bamboo Mental Health.Register to attend our event by filling out the form below! 

Safety4Good event “More than Mental Health”    What works with workplace mental health?       Introducing our speaker - Tom Oxley, Workplace Mental Health StrategistTEDx speaker Tom specialises in evidence-based Mental Health Strategies for Workplaces, and creates outstanding training for leaders, managers and frontline staff.He’ll give you the real inside story about mental health at work, drawing from his work from clients including TFL, Exxonmobil, Cambridge University, East Anglian Air Ambulance and Cadbury.Our lively, fun and engaging session will show you what works (and what doesn’t) using real stories, statistics and uplifting examples that you can take away and use immediately.EVENT AGENDA AND DETAILSDate: Friday 7th February 2020 Address: Aviva, The Ryley Factory, 28-30 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NNAgenda:09:00 - Meet & refreshments09:30 - Introduction and welcome from Simon Bliss, Trustee Safety4Good09:40  - "More than Mental Health" from Tom Oxley, Director Bamboo Workplace Mental Health10:20 - Question and Answer session10:30 - Thank you from our hosts - Aviva Corporate Responsibility team10:40 - Safety4Good update and future events - Simon Bliss10:45 - Refreshments and networking11:30 - Close of event.Facts surrounding Mental Health6000 people per year complete suicide - 75% men and 25% women.As a man under 35, you are more likely to die of suicide rather than physical injury or illness.Cost for UK business - £100billion per annum* Deloittes audit commissioned by Government.300,000 people lose or leave their job every year due to mental health.The campaign says 1 in 4 people will experience poor mental health in any one year – the reality is we ALL have mental health.Only 7% of people say that work alone is the sole cause of their poor mental health. Life (non-work factors) play a role in 93%.Click here to confirm your attendance

There are still a few places left at our event on the 15th, so if you are looking to attend contact Jess on info@s4g.org.uk to book your seat.Event details:On Friday 15th of November, Safety4Good are holding a Safety, Health and Wellbeing Workshop led by HSEQ Leaders, Jason Anker and Tim Marsh. This workshop is useful for HSEQ practitioners at all levels – from Graduates to Director / Head of positions.Event Details:  Date: Friday 15th NovemberTime: 09:00 – 12:00Location: Manchester Metropolitan University, The Lecture Theatre, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NHMore info about our hosts: https://ankerandmarsh.co.uk/about-anker-and-marsh/RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY BY CLICKING HERE !EVENT OVERVIEWIn recent years, the world of safety and health has changed dramatically with unanimous agreement that a holistic and integrated approach needs to address wellbeing and mental health as well as safety if true excellence is to be achieved. This applies to individuals, safety and health culture and to organisational culture generally Human error reduction often falls under the banner “holistic risk management” and errors are simply less likely if an individual is flourishing “You but on a good day” as the adverts would have it. More than that, latest research shows that “ can upgrade no matter how old you are.Tim and Jason have worked with around 1,000 organisations. Tim has written several best selling books on the subject and presented at major safety events around the world describing how this can be practically applied by individuals and organisations (It’s really all about blue pies) Jason, long regarded as Europe’s pre-eminent inspirational safety speaker, has recently addressed the world of positive psychology and wellbeing with a new talk “it’s not about the fall, it’s about the bounce” Jason describes how his mental health suffered badly after his fall eventually leaving him in a coma from which he was lucky to recover. His description of his recovery, based on adopting positive thinking and habits, is utterly inspirational. First, he learned to breath properly... Whether you’re a director charged with developing a global Human Error reduction / HSW strategy or just a young person starting to make their way in the world we promise you’ll find this session useful, indeed inspirational.FREE for all under 25 ’s For others, please contribute 20 to Safety4Good’s charity choice MIND via our website link https://www.safety4good.com/charities/mind                                   

On Friday 15th of November, Safety4Good are holding a Safety, Health and Wellbeing Workshop led by HSEQ Leaders, Jason Anker and Tim Marsh. This workshop is useful for HSEQ practitioners at all levels – from Graduates to Director / Head of positions.Event Details:  Date: Friday 15th NovemberTime: 09:00 – 12:00Location: Manchester Metropolitan University, The Lecture Theatre, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NHMore info about our hosts: https://ankerandmarsh.co.uk/about-anker-and-marsh/RESERVE YOUR PLACE TODAY BY CLICKING HERE !EVENT OVERVIEWIn recent years, the world of safety and health has changed dramatically with unanimous agreement that a holistic and integrated approach needs to address wellbeing and mental health as well as safety if true excellence is to be achieved. This applies to individuals, safety and health culture and to organisational culture generally Human error reduction often falls under the banner “holistic risk management” and errors are simply less likely if an individual is flourishing “You but on a good day” as the adverts would have it. More than that, latest research shows that “ can upgrade no matter how old you are.Tim and Jason have worked with around 1,000 organisations. Tim has written several best selling books on the subject and presented at major safety events around the world describing how this can be practically applied by individuals and organisations (It’s really all about blue pies) Jason, long regarded as Europe’s pre-eminent inspirational safety speaker, has recently addressed the world of positive psychology and wellbeing with a new talk “it’s not about the fall, it’s about the bounce” Jason describes how his mental health suffered badly after his fall eventually leaving him in a coma from which he was lucky to recover. His description of his recovery, based on adopting positive thinking and habits, is utterly inspirational. First, he learned to breath properly... Whether you’re a director charged with developing a global Human Error reduction / HSW strategy or just a young person starting to make their way in the world we promise you’ll find this session useful, indeed inspirational.FREE for all under 25 ’s For others, please contribute 20 to Safety4Good’s charity choice MIND via our website link https://www.safety4good.com/charities/mind                                   

Last Sunday, Daniel Saunders alongside his family ran the Guildford 10k to raise money for Cancer Research UK (CRUK).To make the already difficult 10k run harder, the weather was dreadful with constant rain and freezing winds. However, Dan and his family persevered and completed the challenge in good time.Cancer Research is a charity very close to the hearts of the Saunders Family. Many of their family members have fought cancer, their Aunty Lisa who has defeated breast cancer, was a runner on the day.Unfortunately, a few loved ones did not make it through their battle, and this inspired the family to push themselves forward and take on this challenge in their memory.It's not too late to donate to Cancer Research through #Safety4Good, here is the link to donate - http://bit.ly/Dannys10k​

Dan's JourneyOn Sunday the 13th of October, Daniel Saunders, a Consultant at Principal People, is taking part in the Guildford 10k alongside a few members of his family.They will be raising money for Cancer Research, which is a charity very close to their hearts.Read their story below:We are Lisa, Jemma, Harley & Daniel Saunders and together we are raising money for Cancer research by running the Guildford 10k on October 13th.Our family has had to battle through many forms of cancer over the years. Just last year our Aunty Lisa (fellow runner) and our mother Jo, defeated breast cancer.But sadly there are some loved ones that didn’t make it through their battle. We have had to say goodbye to our Grandmother (Mary), Jemma’s Father in-law (Nick), Lisa’s Mother in-law (Dorothy) & Daniel’s Girlfriend Jessica, who recently passed away shortly after her 22nd Birthday.Cancer is still one of the top causes of death in the world, so we are raising money to help fund more research and development. Any donations and support is very much appreciated.Support them in raising money and awareness by sharing their story and donating today.Link to donate - http://bit.ly/Dannys10kAbout Cancer Research​Cancer Research are the world’s largest charity dedicated to saving lives through research. Over the last 40 years, cancer survival in the UK has doubled. In the 1970's just 1 in 4 people survived their disease for 10 years or more. Today 2 in 4 survive. Their ambition is to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 patients surviving the disease by 2034.

From first landing in Peru you are overwhelmed by the altitude and near vertical hills, streets and steps. This combined with the small streets bustling with hundreds of people weaving between quick moving traffic is definitely an experience to be remembered.On my first day I started exploring the city, met the family I will be staying with, started to learn about the culture and met the class I will be teaching. The class is run after school purely through volunteers as the students cannot afford to pay for lessons. So far we have discussed what they need to learn and begin to forward-plan the lessons with the young adults. I am extremely excited by their enthusiasm and positive attitude toward bettering themselves and their family’s lives. Besides this I have travelled to some of the landmarks of Peru including Cristo Blanco. Cristo Blanco is a large statue of Jesus towering over the city. It took me one hour to hike the near vertical hills littered with crumbling steps. Several rest stops later, I got to see the sheer size of the historic city. This further made me enthralled to be a part of helping a small part of the community.Thanks for Principal People’s support. ​   

I’m Alex Gover, an Associate Consultant at Principal People and I am traveling to Peru to support impoverished children and families by teaching in the local school for 2 weeks. Principal People are playing a big part in facilitating this by sponsoring me via their annual Dream Catcher programme.Whilst in Cusco Peru, I will be aiding the local community and teaching English as a foreign language in the local school. Cusco’s economy relies on tourism as a major contributor and the locals need to speak English as a minimum to get the highly desirable jobs as tour guides. This class will help provide the next generation with the needed education to support and teach their families moving forward. This enhances their monthly salary from the equivalent of £284.00 without an English Language education to around £1000.00, which is of course life changing for the entire family.  This trip has been a goal of mine for years, ever since I learnt about the local situation there through friends who had made the visit. However, the journey has been financially out of reach until Principal People introduced their Dream Catcher Programme. This programme is made to grant a team member the chance to achieve a life goal through various means of support. I am eternally grateful for this opportunity to support another culture as they grow and develop and cannot wait to share my journey! More updates from Peru over the next 2 weeks.I am aligning the trip with the Safety4Good movement by Health & Safety leaders and have chosen one of their charities to encourage donations too. This is the Shooting Star Chase Children’s Hospice in Guildford.For more information see here and donate direct to them via the Virgin Money link. I have kicked off the donation myself so please donate to this wonderful cause whatever you can. www.safety4good.com/charities/shooting-star-chase

We are now only hours away until the EHS Professional Enhancement Webinar!Our presenter Bruce Durham will be asking you a few questions throughout the webinar so be ready with a pen and paper to get as much out of the webinar as possible.It's not too late to register and tune in. Follow this link to sign up, it takes less than a minute https://bit.ly/2TOObOJOverview of the session:​What is it? A free webinar based around creating a safe space for EHS professionals to grow, share knowledge and support each other.Overview As EHS professionals we can stretch ourselves trying to help everyone else, often leaving our own needs at the bottom of the pile! Due to the language and perception that can be attached to EHS, many EHS professionals carry self-doubt about how they fit in to the wider business, how people really perceive them and how much value they actually deliver. This engaging and interactive session will give you some excellent ‘high impact’ psychological tools to use immediately, which may enhance your current thinking around what you ‘do’ and how you ‘do it’.PurposeTo support and enhance EHS professionals to be a better version of themselves.Benefits of session Be a happier and more confident EHS professional, see your real value within the wider business, be more impactful with your communications and action.

At 1pm tomorrow we will be launching our Safety4Good EHS Professional Enhancement Webinar alongside Safety Leadership Coach, Bruce Durham.If you haven't registered yet, don't worry there is still time! Follow this link to be taken to the registration page, it takes less than a minute to sign up - https://bit.ly/2TOObOJWEBINAR OVERVIEWWhat is it? A free webinar based around creating a safe space for EHS professionals to grow, share knowledge and support each other.Overview As EHS professionals we can stretch ourselves trying to help everyone else, often leaving our own needs at the bottom of the pile! Due to the language and perception that can be attached to EHS, many EHS professionals carry self-doubt about how they fit in to the wider business, how people really perceive them and how much value they actually deliver. This engaging and interactive session will give you some excellent ‘high impact’ psychological tools to use immediately, which may enhance your current thinking around what you ‘do’ and how you ‘do it’.Purpose To support and enhance EHS professionals to be a better version of themselves.Benefits of session Be a happier and more confident EHS professional, see your real value within the wider business, be more impactful with your communications and action.

EHS Professional Enhancement Webinar – Safety4GoodWith two days to go until the EHS Professional Enhancement Webinar, Simon, Bruce and the team at Safety4Good are really excited and honoured to be adding value to the wider HSE network.If you haven’t registered yet, take a look at the details below and follow the link to listen in!When – Thursday 12th September at 13:00 UK local timeDuration – 30 minutesWhat is it? – A free webinar based around creating a safe space for EHS professionals to grow, share knowledge and support each other.Overview - As EHS professionals we can stretch ourselves trying to help everyone else, often leaving our own needs at the bottom of the pile! Due to the language and perception that can be attached to EHS, many EHS professionals carry self-doubt about how they fit in to the wider business, how people really perceive them and how much value they actually deliver. This engaging and interactive session will give you some excellent ‘high impact’ psychological tools to use immediately, which may enhance your current thinking around what you ‘do’ and how you ‘do it’.Purpose – To support and enhance EHS professionals to be a better version of themselves.Benefits of session - Be a happier and more confident EHS professional, see your real value within the wider business, be more impactful with your communications and action.Register today by clicking the LINK HERE, which is where you can also view the background of the award winning EHS professional delivering the session, Bruce Durham. 

EHS Professional Enhancement Webinar Be the ‘best version’ of you 12th September - 13:00 - 30 minutes    Purpose  To support and enhance EHS professionals to be a better version of themselves.  As EHS professionals, we can stretch ourselves trying to help everyone else, often leaving our own needs at the bottom of the heap. Lots of EHS professionals carry doubt about how they fit in, how people really perceive them and how much value they actually deliver. This session will give you some excellent ‘high impact’ psychological tools to use immediately, which may enhance your current thinking around what you ‘do’ and how you ‘do it’. This will be really valuable for a team CPD session as well! What can you gain from the session? How to be a happier and more confident EHS professional Understanding your real value within the wider business Being more impactful with your communications and actions   Webinar Presenters Simon Bliss - Founder of Safety4Good and MD of Principal People - LINKEDIN Bruce Durham - Professional Coach and Trainer specialising in HSE - LINKEDIN   Please register by clicking the LINK HERE, which is where you can also see the background of the award winning EHS professional delivering the session, Bruce Durham. 

It is getting closer and closer until Paul Haxell embarks on his challenge that is the Paris-Brest-Paris 2019 and his preparation through intense training is well underway. The Paris-Brest-Paris is a 1200k bike ride which is to be completed in 90 hours. Paul is completing the challenge between 18th - 22nd of August. A snapshot of Paul's training regime - "this week it was carb loading before a 9pm bike ride with the plan to ride 300k through the night..." which took around 13 hours in its entirety! Which is enough of a challenge in itself for most of us. Paul is taking on this challenge to raise money for Mind through S4G. Mind is a charity dedicated to mental health - providing support, information and services to those who need it. Please support Paul through his VirginMoneyGiving page (link below) - every donation makes a difference.   If you would like to support Paul please follow this link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PaulHaxell2     

Paul Haxell, a chartered Health and Safety Practitioner and IOSH Councillor, is cycling the 1200km Paris Brest Paris between 18th & 22nd August using the opportunity to raise funds for Mind under the Safety4Good umbrella.This epic cycling event traces its origins back to 1891 when only a hand full of French cyclists where allowed to ride. Today as an organised event it is run once every for years attracting thousands of riders worldwide.In its current form riders complete the 1200km inside a 90 hours’ time limit. That’s a cumulative 90 hours covering riding, eating, sleeping and all other eventualities. Not only is the event physically demanding it is mentally taxing with long periods in the saddle and not enough sleep. Often riders report issues with hallucinations and can resort to sleeping rough in hedges and fields on route. There are basic facilities on the route with mattresses and basic catering available, however they tend to be both cramped and noisy; not conducive to a good night’s sleep even if time allowed.Paul is currently putting considerable time in preparing for this event and is riding about 300 km each week with occasional long rides up to 600km (in 40hours) thrown in for good measure and of course continuing with a full work diary.Paul has selected Mind as his charity as “I am fortunate to have good mental health and have used sport as a form of relaxation and stress release over the years. The ride is known as a challenge in cycling circles, but the mental challenge is very significant. In the dead of night when its wet and cold you need to keep going when the sensible thing (what most people would do would be to stop) you just need to ignore those voices and keep going. I’m hope that through doing what has help me I can raise a good some to help others who are less fortunate.”Best of luck Paul from all of us at Safety4Good HQ- as Winston Churchill said "If you're going through hell, keep going!"​Simon Bliss and the team at S4G.If you would like to support Paul please follow this link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/PaulHaxell2 

When devastating floods hit the village of Neduvannoor in Kerala Statem, India, IOSH Chartered Member Basil George was determined to come to the aid of those who were stranded. He led a group of 25 volunteers who swam 2.52 kilometres through the water – ignoring the risks posed by electric lines, underwater obstructions and insects – to get food and water to 75 people trapped on the third floor of a mosque. He also created a helipad to allow a helicopter to land twice to evacuate seven people considered most at-risk, drawing on all his experience. In his Safety4Good entry, Basil, who is a fire/safety officer for Kerala State’s Cochin International Container Freight Station, said he had to ensure “all aviation safety requirements, such as availability of helipad marking, wind direction, demarcation of location, making the helipad FOD [foreign object damage] free and creating a clear approach and take-off path”. He added: “I carried out a dynamic as well as specific risk assessment (though not recorded) quickly in my mind based on my expertise, skill and knowledge, which was suitable and sufficient to mitigate all the foreseeable risk before undertaking missions. “My command, coordination, control, communication and cooperation played a vital role in managing people and mobilising things in limited time as well as in an expeditious manner. People believed, united and obeyed to my words because I am a safety trainer.” Summing up his experience, he added: “Never lose hope during a crisis. Never put your life into danger for the sake of heroism but you can take risk in some situations for saving mankind, provided you are competent to deal with all foreseeable hazards and risk and apply controls in a judicious way with the available resources. “The event was reported as news. The article gave worldwide publicity to people that simple man can save life using his ingrained experience.” Basil G George CMIOSH, Fire cum Safety Officer Gr 1, Cochin International Container Freight Station, Unit of KSIE, Government of Kerala, India.

The Principal People team are raising money for Safety4Good this Sunday through the gruelling, muddy and labour intensive adventure that is the Tough Mudder! Having previously tackled the Tough Mudder in 2018, we have almost doubled the number of team members participating this year. A charity that we are specifically supporting thorugh Safety4Good is Great Ormand Street Hostpital. Get behind us by supporting GOSH through Safety4Good. See in the picture our bright white shirts that we will be wearing on Sunday - stay tuned for an update as to what they look like afterwards!   SUPPORT US TODAY VIA DONATION TO OUR VIRGIN MONEY GIVING PAGE BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK   WHY TOUGH MUDDER? Not only is it an intensely fun challenge and a great team event, but it is a perfect situation to support and lend a helping hand to team members. On reflection from 2018, every participant mentioned they experienced a moment where they didn't think they could succeed an obstacle if it were not for the assistance of a colleague.   GREAT ORMAND STREET HOSPITAL Last year we based our challenge for our Operations Directors son, Oscar, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 1. SMA is a rare genetic disorder which causes muscles to atrophy over time. Very sadly, this devastating disease is the biggest genetic killer of infants in the UK. SMA type 1 affected children, have historically had a 5% chance of survival past the age of 2. Most type 1’s are never able to sit unsupported and never develop the ability to crawl or walk. Due to Great Ormond Street and the incredible work they do, Oscar along with many other children across the world, has had access to the first drug of its kind as a treatment for the symptoms of SMA. In November, he turned 3, sitting for 12 minutes unsupported on his birthday! Not only are Great Ormond Street hugely personal to us at Principal People, but the work they do as world class health professionals for children is unprecedented.  Great Ormond Street Hospital for children need to raise £90 million each and every year to contribute to life changing research, vital equipment and facilitate much needed redevelopment.  

On Sunday 7th July 2019, Macmillan hold their annual Dorset Bike Ride event.The challenge was started in 1989 by Peter Smith-Nicholls and typically attracts 700 cyclists who are all passionate about raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Since 1989, the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride has raised in excess of £1,000,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, all of which has gone towards supporting people living with cancer.One of our ambassadors, Martin Hall, who is Head of Safety, Health and Environment at Morgan Sindall is taking part again this year to support in raising money and awareness for the charity. Visit the Macmillan Bike Ride website to find out more info.Good luck Martin and to all of those who are participating!

Just a reminder that we are holding our next Safety4Good Regional Meeting on Tuesday 30th April from 18:00 - 20:00. The purpose of the meeting is to update Safety professionals on progress made so far, share what we have planned for the future and also to further communicate our three key goals for the programme:- 1. Donating time for good causes 2. Developing a mentoring programme for new entrants to the profession and maximising their potential 3. Creating events and donating monies to our portfolio of charities The meeting will be hosted by Ruth Denyer, Group Risk Director at ITV and the event will be held at the ITV HQ - EC1N 2AE. If you are interested in attending and being an active participant in this event, please contact us via email on info@s4g.org.uk.  Full address of venue: 2 Waterhouse Square, London, EC1N 2AE.

They've done it! Many thanks for all the support from Simon's outriders and back up team, plus all the well-wishers and contributors to the fundraising for these wonderful charities. It's not too late to contribute - click here to support https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/Safety4Good

Today marks the final day of the monumental 1000-mile journey made by Simon and his crew. This countrywide challenge has been phenomenal for all of those involved - especially for Simon who embraced the journey on a monkey bike! So far, they have raised over £4,000 (including gift aid) for Safety4Good. Thank you to all of those who have contributed! If you would like to get involved, please share our story and/or donate to our Virgin Money page today by following this link: https://bit.ly/2O6ajBr   KEEP UPDATED - follow the Safety4Good instagram page for frequent updates as to where the riders are at and how they're looking on the final day! Insta link: https://bit.ly/2KwFxTV

Following on from Sunday's set off, Simon and his crew, nicknamed the 'sleazy riders', have now completed 550 miles out of their 1000 mile adventure.Simon has reported that the journey so far has been fantastic albeit wet and cold, with stunning scenery especially as they pass through the lake district.Pictured above see the brave crew tackling this journey.Please continue to support them with donations and by sharing their story. So far they have raised over £3,000 in aid of Safety4Good! Thank you to all who have kindly contributed.Donation link: https://bit.ly/2O6ajBrSTAY CONNECTED - follow Safety4Good on Instagram to be kept up to date with their journey to see where they are and what they are facing. Instagram Link: https://bit.ly/2OWKX9v ​

AND THEY'RE OFF!Simon and his 'Sleazy Riders' crew have set off upon their monumental 1000-mile journey from Land's End to John O'Groats.Make sure you follow their instagram page for frequent photos and updates of their adventure by following this link: https://bit.ly/2OWKX9v Thank you to everyone who has donated as well, we've currently raised £2,800! If you would like to donate, here is the virgin money link: https://bit.ly/2O6ajBr 

3.5 DAYS TO GO!On Sunday 7th April, Simon will embark on his expedition from Land's End to John O'Groats via monkey bike alongside his friends and supporters.His 1000-mile adventure is in aid of raising money for a portfolio of charities which include Great Ormond Street, MIND, and the Grenfell Tower via (Heads Together). As well as raising money for those exceptional charities, Simon is passionate about raising the profile of Safety professionals and the great work that they undertake every day to support their communities and society as a whole.Support him today, whether you're donating money or sharing his adventure on social media, all help is appreciated.We have raised over £2,000 already, many thanks for all donations made so far!To get involved via donation: ​

We are holding our next Safety4Good Regional Meeting on Tuesday 30th April from 18:00 - 20:00.The purpose of the meeting is to update Safety professionals on progress made so far, share what we have planned for the future and also to further communicate our three key goals for the programme:-1. Donating time for good causes2. Developing a mentoring programme for new entrants to the profession and maximising their potential3. Creating events and donating monies to our portfolio of charitiesThe meeting will be hosted by Ruth Denyer, Group Risk Director at ITV and the event will be held at the ITV HQ - EC1N 2AE.If you are interested in attending and being an active participant in this event, please contact us via email on info@s4g.org.uk. Full address of venue: 2 Waterhouse Square, London, EC1N 2AE.

So far we have held two Regional Meetings in London and Manchester and our third is being held tonight in Birmingham.  The London and Manchester meetings were a huge success and the Principal People team were delighted to engage with so many HSEQ professionals with such a varied range of skills, experience and opinions, who were interested in supporting Safety4Good. We have seen a huge increase in donations and we have also had lots of people sign up to our mentoring programme to be both mentors and mentee's. We are very excited to see the Safety4Good message being spread throughout the HSEQ community and also to see the number of our supporters growing! It's not too late to register to attend the Midlands regional event tonight which is held in birmingham. If you would like to confirm your attendance please email Jess on j.bullock@principalpeople.co.uk and she will send across further details.  

Are you looking to progress your career within Health and Safety OR make a difference to the industry by helping others to gain essential skills and knowledge?Progression in any career can be a real challenge. Many of us have gained skills and experience through close proximity to a supportive manager who has invested time and resources into our development.In the Health & Safety industry, sometimes this is more challenging. As Health & Safety professionals only make up 0.1% of the UK workforce, finding a supportive manager or mentor can be diffucult. Many smaller organisations only employ a standalone Health & Safety professional, so gaining this guidance can be ardous if you report into Operational or HR departments.Safety4Good is looking to support and match supportive Health & Safety Leaders and Managers with more junior and less experienced candidates who are looking for that guidance.If you are keen to enhance your skills within the industry and be mentored - please click here to read more. Alternatively, if you are looking to provide mentorship to others within the industry click here for more information. 

We are holding a meeting for our supporters of Safety4Good on Wednesday 6th March from 18:00 - 19:30.The purpose of the meeting is to update Safety professionals on progress made so far and communicate our three key goals for the programme. The meeting will be held at Landsec HQ, SW1E 5JL and will be hosted by Clive Johnson - Group Head of HSS.If you are interested in attending and being an active participant in this event, please contact us via email on info@s4g.org.uk.If London is too far from you, we are holding events in the Midlands and the North West during March to facilitate as many people as possible.Full Address of venue: 100 Victoria St, Westminster, London SW1E 5JL

We are holding a meeting for our supporters of Safety4Good on Monday 11th March from 18:00 - 19:30.The purpose of the meeting is to update Safety professionals on progress made so far and communicate our three key goals for the programme. The meeting will be hosted by Rachel Butler, Balfour Beatty and Tim Marsh, Anker & Marsh. The venue is the Horse & Jockey, M21 9HS.If you are interested in attending and being an active participant in this event, please contact us via email on info@s4g.org.uk.If this location is too far from you, we are holding events in the South and the North West during March to facilitate as many people as possible.Full Address of venue: The Horse & Jockey, 9 Chorlton Green, Manchester M21 9HS

We are holding a meeting for our supporters of Safety4Good on Tuesday 12th March from 18:00 - 19:30.The purpose of the meeting is to update Safety professionals on progress made so far and communicate our three key goals for the programme. The meeting will be held at HS2 HQ, B4 6GA and will be hosted by Emma Head - Safety and Assurance Director.If you are interested in attending and being an active participant in this event, please contact us via email on info@s4g.org.uk.If the Midlands is too far from you, we are holding events in the South and the North West during March to facilitate as many people as possible.Full Address of venue: Snow Hill Queensway, Birmingham B4 6GA

Donating time whilst effectively utilising your skillsetWe have been contacted by a few individuals who have recollected upon occasions where they have volunteered to assist an organisation with their incredibe industry knowledge.Providing Health and Safety services is not only significantly useful for the organisation, saving them money and ensuring the safety of all involved, but also provides you as a health and safety professional the opportunity to highlight your profession and extend your passion through a helping hand. A recent example that Alison Wright Reid revealed to us is that she is the H&S Officer for the Heathfield Bonfire Society, providing 3-5 hours of her time on a monthly basis ensuring that H&S standards are met and maintained so that the society can continue risk free and protected. Dedicating this time towards the society is imperative, Alison is protecting the members of the society and safeguarding it constructively.If you are looking to donate your time towards a trust similar to how Alison did but you don't know of any in your area, let us know and we will help you find a suitable organisation to help. If you would like to register the time you have donated please click here. Alternatively, if you are looking to donate your time or money click here.

Cal Rose – “1664 Yomp” - Royal Marines Charity TrekFormer Royal Marine Cal Rose has pledged to undertake the annual “Since 1664 Yomp” challenge, on behalf of “The Royal Marines Charity”, over the 2019 May bank holiday weekend.  The Yomp is a fast-paced 166.4 km cross-country hike on the undulating South Downs coastal path ranging from Winchester, Hampshire to Eastbourne, East Sussex. The distance in km is a nod to the 1664 year of formation of the Royal Marines, whilst Yomp stands for “Your Own Marching Pace” which came to public prominence in 1982 during the Falklands when commandos marched long-distances across difficult terrain.Walkies!For the 36-hour non-stop yomp Cal will be joined by his friend, charity trek enthusiast Tom Sims, and very best friend “Beans” the Hungarian Vizsla, his 5-year old hound. Not content with his status as a first time entrant, Cal has set an additional challenge for man and dog. He hopes that Beans will the first dog to ever complete the gruelling course, at 103.4 miles it’s certainly longer than your average walkies and only very fit dogs like Beans should consider it.As Cal and his friends train, he will be documenting their progress on his just giving page (https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cal-rose) and Beans’ very own Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/beanstheviz/), where there will be lots of snaps of the photogenic pup!No sleep till EastbourneWith Beans’ care to the foremost Cal has arranged for a vet to attend each 23-mile check point to check his welfare, whilst human medics will be on hand along with hot snacks for the weary. The challenge itself is no walk in the park, participants must go without sleep for the duration to ensure finishing in time, according to the official website (https://since1664.com/) it “is that tough that no serving or former Royal Marine who has attempted it has suggested it is easier than any of the famous Royal Marines Commando Tests.” The founder of the challenge and website believes this may possibly be the longest dedicated charity event in Europe. Participants are expected to maintain a relentless 3 mile an hour pace, something which may same easy at first but becomes ever more demanding as the miles, hours and sleep deprivation rack-up between starting on 0500 Saturday and finishing between 1200-1500 Sunday. Not all participants manage to finish the course, and conditions can greatly affect the outcome, in 2011 the failure rate was 75%, whilst in 2014 the success rate was 80%.All Terrain TrainingWith such uncertain odds, Cal and his friends are taking training very seriously with a series of yomps in the build-up to the big weekend. Their training will include marching up Scafell Pike once, Mount Snowdown twice, tackling Lulworth Cove’s 18 mile “rollercoaster” route, taking the infamous 30-mile Royal Marines Commandos test on Dartmoor, and even climbing South Africa’s Table Top mountain. Cal aims to cap these weekend yomps to 50 miles maximum at their longest to ensure that they retain their energies for the main event.What it’s all forCal strongly believes in the objectives of “The Royal Marines Charity” (https://theroyalmarinescharity.org.uk/). In their own words they “are uniquely placed to understand, respond and react, enabling Royal Marines and their families to overcome their challenges including life changing injury, life limiting illness, mental disability, transition to civilian life and even poverty”. In tribute to the challenge Cal has set himself a target of £1,664 and welcomes any amount of donation whether big or small.Cal has already garnered the support of his employer and colleagues at R&M Utility & Civil Engineering Services, where he works as a SHEQ & Training Centre Manager based in Devon. Fellow industry professionals have also got behind him, and one health and safety organisation are promoting his cause over at https://www.safety4good.com. Cal hopes that anyone inspired by his team’s endeavours will circulate this story as widely as possible on social media, local media and any platform available to get the message out there and raise much needed funds.If you would like to donate and to hear from Cal in his own words, please visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cal-rose. Don’t forget to keep checking this site and Beans’ Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/beanstheviz/) for regular progress updates! Many thanks for reading.​

This year, the team at Principal People are raising money for Safety4Good through the gruelling, muddy and labour intensive adventure that is the Tough Mudder!Having previously tackled the Tough Mudder in 2018, we aim to get more team members involved this year in the hope of raising an admirable sum of money for Great Ormand Street Hospital.Get behind us by supporting GOSH through Safety4Good.WHY TOUGH MUDDER?Not only is it an intensely fun challenge and a great team event, but it is a perfect situation to support and lend a helping hand to team members. On reflection from 2018, every participant mentioned they experienced a moment where they didn't think they could succeed an obstacle if it were not for the assistance of a colleague.GREAT ORMAND STREET HOSPITALLast year we based our challenge for our Operations Directors son, Oscar, who has Spinal Muscular Atrophy type 1. SMA is a rare genetic disorder which causes muscles to atrophy over time. Very sadly, this devastating disease is the biggest genetic killer of infants in the UK.SMA type 1 affected children, have historically had a 5% chance of survival past the age of 2. Most type 1’s are never able to sit unsupported and never develop the ability to crawl or walk.Due to Great Ormond Street and the incredible work they do, Oscar along with many other children across the world, has had access to the first drug of its kind as a treatment for the symptoms of SMA. In November, he turned 3, sitting for 12 minutes unsupported on his birthday!Not only are Great Ormond Street hugely personal to us at Principal People, but the work they do as world class health professionals for children is unprecedented. Great Ormond Street Hospital for children need to raise £90 million each and every year to contribute to life changing research, vital equipment and facilitate much needed redevelopment.Pictured above -  the Principal People team after completing Tough Mudder in 2018.

We are now only days away until Simon Bliss - Trustee and MD of Principal People, sets off upon his monumental journey from Lands End to John O'Groats (the real deal with rain, sweat and tears, not in office!).Simon will start his journey on Sunday 7th April and he alongside his 'posse' will be travelling via monkey bike and moped. As you can imagine over a countrywide route, he will be faced with all sorts of weather conditions, exceptionally beautiful scenery and i'm sure he will have many weird and wonderful stories to tell from the experience.This gruelling journey is in aid of raising money for a portfolio of charities which include Great Ormond Street, MIND, and the Grenfell Tower via (Heads Together). As well as raising money for those exceptional charities, Simon is passionate about raising the profile of Safety professionals and the great work that they undertake every day to support their communities and society as a whole.The New Year is a perfect opportunity to make a difference, let's combat any negative portrayal of the Safety industry, it is a remarkable and passionate profession.Support him today, whether you're donating money or sharing his adventure, all help is appreciated. To get involved via donation:  ​

We recently received a fantastic example of a health and safety professional helping out a local organisation with their industry knowledge.  When adding value to a charity or organisation, your time is just as effective as monetary donations. This was certainly the case when Karl Simons assisted in ensuring the safety and risk evaluation of a nearby school's summer festival. When Karl found out that the Head Teacher was having doubts about proceeding with the event due to all posed risks, he volunteered to offer his advice and skillset to make sure that the day went ahead. A small act of kindness and a few hours of his time meant that the school could proceed with their event, 'Ringwood Summer Sounds'. This story highlights the generosity and willingness to help that health and safety personnel carry as an attribute. If you want to help the Safety4Good foundation but you don't know what you can do, take a look into your community and understand what you could do both personally or professionally. If you would like any assistance with finding an organisation to assist, please let us know and we will match you to a local charitable organisation.  

Christmas is a time that generally people look forward to and enjoy and cherish with their family and loved ones.Unfortunately, this isn't a reality for everyone. Countless people such as the elderly, those in need, and the homeless community spend Christmas alone and in undesirable situations. Claire Saunders, Head of Health & Safety at Essex University and a supporter of Safety4Good, spent some of her Christmas volunteering with the Salvation Army to provide Christmas dinner for around 80 people who otherwise, would have spent christmas time alone.Her act of kindness brightened up the lives of all of those people, making their day special and memorable and giving those people the opportunity to make friends and enjoy themselves. Claire sent us this story to encourage others to contribute. She said she got a huge amount of gratification from the process and genuinely made some good friends. Claire also was reluctant for us to mention her name as she wanted the story to be about the needy not about her. This is typical of your profession of selfless givers (but we did talk her into using her name - well done Claire). www.salvationarmy.org.ukThis is just one of the many stories we received over the Christmas period where health and safety professionals gave up their time to help those in need.If you would like to do something similar, let us know and we will contact a local charity for you. If you would like to tell us about something you've done to help your community or what you plan to do, we'd love to hear so please contact us on info@s4g.org.uk.

Following the launch of Safety4Good, one of the first examples we received as to how humbling and dedicated to giving safety professionals are was from Mark Meakin, Head of Health and Safety at DMW Environmental Safety.Mark contacted us in reference to time that he has given to the Derby City Mission Charity, who are are a Christian charity founded in 1989 initially as a debt advice service. They now offer many services for people in crisis and support them via their homeless night shelter. Mark helped the charity during December 2017 up until April 2018 by volunteering to make breakfast for the homeless community on a fortnightly basis. He is also planning to support the breakfast initiative again this year from 2018 - 2019, however, is now offering to provide health and safety training and he will be reviewing risk asssessments and the fire procedures as well.This is a wonderful example of how your time can change the lives of so many people as well as the organisations dedicated to helping people.The health and safety community are selfless givers and we are very proud to promote Marks hard work.To support Mark and the Derby City Mission, please visit their website www.derbycitymission.org.uk

After cycling a jaw-dropping 900 miles, the virtual journey from Lands End to John O'Groats has been completed by the Principal People team! The team delivered an excellent performance and are so happy to have completed the challenge within the expected time. The team have raised almost £500 from this challenge and are hugely thankful to everyone who got behind us and supported them in raising money for Safety4Good. The Principal People team are soon to reveal their next challenge to raise money and awareness for S4G. Watch their video to find out about why they are supporting Safety4Good by clicking here

And we are off!Today is the start of The Principal People Foundation's 900 mile journey cycling the distance of lands end to John O'Groats on their in-house exercise bike!This virtual tour is their first fundraising activity for Safety4Good since the launch of the website on Friday.Stay tuned for updates as to distance cycled and how we are doing.Please support them by donating to our Virgin Money page https://bit.ly/2Qapj5t.

If you are interested in helping Safety4Good  (S4G) and one of our portfolio charities, but don't know what you can do, take a look at the below examples provided by our team.How to raise money:- Sponsored sports match - rugby, football, badminton, tabletennis, water volleyball etc- Marathon... whether it be a marathon of films or a proactive 5 mile run, ask someone to sponsor you- Volunteering - helping your chosen charity, selling merchandise, raising awareness, adding joy to people's lives- Cake sale... not only will you be a very popular colleague, but this idea is a remarkably successful method to raising money quickly- Raffle or competiton - this is a fun and engaging way to fundraise which is suitable for family, friends and colleagues- Facing your fears! This idea is niche, but could help you gain a reputation for being strong willed as well as helping to raise money for good causes. An example of this is if you are afraid of heights, skydive, if you are afraid of spiders, hold one.- Steps challenge - challenge your team to a competition, who can do the most steps within a week? Winner gets a prize and everyone else donates.Don't forget, S4G also accepts donation of time. When you donate your time to either your chosen charity or one from our portfolio, we will record the number of hours spent per person and record the difference your dedication has made to an organisation.

Back at the Principal People HQ, we have promised to cycle a whopping 900 miles on our in-house excercise bike to raise money and awareness for Safety4Good.Bradley is practising here but we start our "journey" properly on Monday 3 December at 8AM. Simon Bliss will start the peddling and hand over the relay to another member of the team at 830. We'll keep you updated with a daily update on our progress on the "virtual map".See how much we've raised so for or donate via our VirginMoneyGiving page.

The Principal People Foundation has held a charity bake sale to raise money and awareness for Safety4Good.This is a great idea! The cakes look lovely too...

To raise money for the RNLI, a great challenge suggested to raise money has been a sailing tournament. What an excellent incentive, we hope the best man or woman wins!

What are you going to do to raise awareness and money for your industry?With the support of the industry, we can achieve a huge contribution to great causes

The Principal People team are embarking on a very messy but extremely fun muddy run!Each participant has donated £10 to participate as well as providing donations from friends and family, which will be collected on the day.​

Our wish and our mission is to make a difference to the lives of many by reciprocating the significance of those who work and take an interest in health and safety. Every day Health & Safety practitioners go to work to ensure their colleagues, clients, and the communities they serve are safe at work and in any interaction they have with the organisations they work for.Health & Safety professionals make up 0.2% of the working population and they passionatley look after the remaining 99.8%. This programme is to celebrate their work and raise the profile of this extraordinary profession.

The Principal People Foundation are pleased to announce the launch of their campaign Safety4Good. Our website is LIVE! We cannot wait to make a difference to the deserving health and safety professinonals. It's time to make an impact.