Would you like to hear my thoughts about ‘Elf and Safety; DSE, posture principles and Wiggle Breaks; Hybrid and future work models and being an ‘ergo-nerd’?

Our spine is amazing really. Do you ever think about how amazing it is? If the answer is no, here are five things you might not know about your spine.

Your garden may be your little bit of paradise, but don't make gardening hell for your body. Here are some top tips to make pottering in the garden a pleasure not a pain.

Research has proved that our sedentary lifestyle is actively damaging our health but the key is to build in regular activity during the day (and it’s not as hard as you think to build that into a working day whatever your work environment!)

As we start to see warmer and longer days, lawnmowers, hedge trimmers and power tools will be dusted off and brought out of the garden shed. Read my top tips for doing safety checks before you get stuck in.

These aren’t just any award - it's a support network of cheerleaders recognising each others' great work. The whole ethos felt very connected to my purpose and this is the reason I felt inspired to submit my first ever award application.

Sometimes products marketed to adults can look very appealing to a child, but without the safety requirements and testing that are required of a product designed as child’s toy.

Pick up a bag of sugar or a hand weight and imagine holding that many kilograms in your hand for extended periods of time – it starts feeling heavy pretty quickly!

Unsurprisingly, the Coronavirus pandemic has prompted research into how employers and employees have experienced the transition to homeworking, and (most interesting to me) the potential impacts on future trends for work for organisations.

I had just written this post when the sobering briefing from Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance was broadcast. One of the key messages is that we take risk collectively, on behalf of everyone else, and Covid-secure behaviour is right up there for personal responsibility.

I recently attended a virtual ergonomics supplier event and, as you can imagine, I was in ergo-nerd heaven! To make it even more exciting I won a prize too – the Bento Box from Dataflex. Here’s my verdict.

I recently attended a virtual ergonomics supplier event and, as you can imagine, I was in ergo-nerd heaven! To make it even more exciting I won a prize too – the Bento Box from Dataflex. Here’s my verdict.

This February I have been sharing my top tips about loving your load (and your body!)

If so, your main focus has probably been on finding out how it works and exploring all the cool things it can do. Which means you probably haven’t been thinking about the short and long term effects that using your new gadget may have on your body. Am I right? Thought so!

From 1st - 25th December Elfy and I will be bringing you some 'elf and safety fun facts and interesting information to help you have a safer and more enjoyable Christmas time.

WRULDs are caused by the effects of many repeated, often moderate, applications of force, sustained over an extended period. Find out how you can prevent them and look after your wellbeing at work.

This October, I am speaking about wellbeing whilst working agile and how to practice positive posture whether you’re at a desk, on the train or using your tablet on the sofa.

As any of you who have met me will know, I believe that truly putting people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of what we do as businesses is really closing the health and safety circle.

This is one excited elf! I am feeling proud and honoured to have been nominated for a Banbury Women in Business award. I am truly passionate about what I do, and it is lovely to know that it someone has seen and valued that enough to nominate me – a big thank you!

Have you heard about the Healthy Workplaces Campaign for 2016-17? By 2030, workers aged 55–64 are expected to make up 30 % or more of the workforce in many European countries. Efforts must therefore be made to ensure safe and healthy conditions throughout working life.