<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[Practical health & safety support in the Cotswolds & Oxfordshire]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:57:04 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Kidlington, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Kidlington and the villages north of Oxford including Gosford, Yarnton and Begbroke. Kidlington's retail, service and care businesses need straightforward, reliable health and safety management. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training, incidents and evidence...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-kidlington-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f56eab84e60606b41a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Didcot, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Didcot and south Oxfordshire including Milton Park and Harwell. Didcot's science, energy and logistics employers face a varied risk profile, from laboratories and DSE to manual handling and vehicles. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training, incidents and...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-didcot-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f46eab84e60606b416</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Abingdon, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Abingdon and south Oxfordshire including Radley and Drayton. With science, technology and manufacturing employers nearby, Abingdon businesses often manage laboratory, COSHH and DSE risks alongside the basics. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training,...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-abingdon-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f3bfacb36e3544ea52</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:48 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Bicester, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Bicester and the surrounding villages including Ambrosden and Launton. Bicester's fast-growing retail, logistics and engineering base brings a broad spread of health and safety responsibilities. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training, incidents and evidence...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-bicester-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f35860ddcae28a6f5a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Banbury, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Banbury and north Oxfordshire including Bodicote, Bloxham and Adderbury. As a significant manufacturing and food production hub, Banbury employers manage machinery, COSHH, noise and manual handling risks every day. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training,...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-banbury-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f2bfacb36e3544ea4c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:46 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Carterton, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Carterton and West Oxfordshire including Brize Norton and Bampton. Carterton's trades and service businesses face practical day-to-day risks from manual handling and working at height to COSHH. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training, incidents and evidence...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-carterton-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f16eab84e60606b404</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Woodstock, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Woodstock and the villages around Blenheim including Bladon and Begbroke. Woodstock's tourism and hospitality businesses carry particular fire, food safety and public-facing risks that need careful management. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training,...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-woodstock-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f0bfacb36e3544ea46</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:45 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Chipping Norton and the north Cotswolds including Charlbury and Hook Norton. With a strong hospitality, brewing and tourism economy, Chipping Norton businesses need food safety, fire and COSHH compliance handled well. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training,...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-chipping-norton-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4f0a8977cb11dd87828</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Witney, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Witney and the surrounding West Oxfordshire towns and villages including Eynsham, Long Hanborough and Ducklington. Witney's mix of manufacturing, retail and trades means local employers deal with everything from machinery and COSHH to manual handling and fire safety. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-witney-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4ef5860ddcae28a6f51</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health &#38; Safety Support in Oxford, Oxfordshire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Featherstone Safety provides practical health and safety support to businesses in Oxford and across the city including Headington, Cowley, Botley and Summertown. As a busy city with a mix of research, hospitality and care employers, Oxford businesses face a wide range of health and safety duties. We help local employers meet their legal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with hands-on consultancy and Safety Hub, our software platform for managing risk assessments, training,...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-safety-support-in-oxford-oxfordshire</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37e4efbfacb36e3544ea41</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:19:43 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Long Must You Keep Health and Safety Records? UK Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[How long you must keep health and safety records depends on the type of record. Some, such as RIDDOR records, have a set minimum period in law, while others, such as health surveillance records for certain exposures, must be kept for decades. Getting retention right matters, because records are your evidence of compliance and may be needed long after an event. This guide sets out the main retention periods UK employers should follow. Why retention periods matter Health and safety records...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/how-long-must-you-keep-health-and-safety-records-uk-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dd365860ddcae28a5d67</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:46:47 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Near Miss, and Why You Should Report It]]></title><description><![CDATA[A near miss is an unplanned event that did not result in injury or damage but had the potential to do so. In health and safety, near misses are early warnings: the same circumstances that caused a near miss today could cause a serious injury tomorrow. Recording and acting on near misses is one of the most effective and least expensive ways to prevent accidents, which is why a strong near miss culture matters so much. What counts as a near miss A near miss is any incident where harm was...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/what-is-a-near-miss-and-why-you-should-report-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dcfc5860ddcae28a5cd1</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:45:49 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Health and Safety Software for UK Small Businesses (2026 Guide)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Choosing health and safety software for a UK business comes down to matching the tool to your size, sector and budget. Some products are advisory services with software included, sold on long contracts with quoted pricing; others are standalone software with transparent monthly pricing; and some are training only platforms. This guide explains the main options and how to choose, so you can decide what fits your business rather than the largest sales team. How to choose health and safety...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/best-health-and-safety-software-for-uk-small-businesses-2026-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dcc5a8977cb11dd864f5</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:44:53 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Aid at Work: UK Requirements Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every UK employer must make adequate first aid provision for their workplace under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. What is adequate depends on the risks in your workplace, but at a minimum every business needs a suitably stocked first aid kit, an appointed person, and clear information for staff. This guide explains the legal requirements and how to decide what your workplace needs. What the law requires The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 require employers...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/first-aid-at-work-uk-requirements-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dc8c5860ddcae28a5bc2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:43:56 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health and Safety Policy: What UK Law Requires]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your business has five or more employees, you are legally required to have a written health and safety policy. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, this policy must set out how you manage health and safety, who is responsible, and the arrangements you have in place. This guide explains what a health and safety policy must contain and how to write one that is genuinely useful, not just a document on a shelf. What a health and safety policy is A health and safety policy is your...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-and-safety-policy-what-uk-law-requires</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dc57bfacb36e3544d669</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:43:04 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Do a Fire Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step UK Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for almost every UK workplace under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The responsible person, usually the employer, owner or occupier, must assess the fire risks in the premises, put precautions in place, and keep the assessment up to date. This guide explains how to carry out a fire risk assessment using the recognised five step approach. Who must do a fire risk assessment Under the Fire Safety Order, the responsible person for any...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/how-to-do-a-fire-risk-assessment-a-step-by-step-uk-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dc205860ddcae28a5add</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:42:08 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is RIDDOR? UK Reporting Requirements Explained]]></title><description><![CDATA[RIDDOR stands for the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013. It places a legal duty on employers and others in control of work premises to report certain serious workplace incidents to the Health and Safety Executive. Knowing what is reportable, and within what timescale, is essential, because failing to report a RIDDOR incident is itself an offence. This guide explains what RIDDOR covers and how to report. What is RIDDOR? RIDDOR is the set of regulations...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/what-is-riddor-uk-reporting-requirements-explained</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37dbe9bfacb36e3544d573</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:41:13 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Write a Risk Assessment: A Step-by-Step UK Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[A risk assessment is a careful examination of what could cause harm in your workplace, so you can decide whether you have done enough to prevent it. Under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999, every UK employer must carry out a suitable and sufficient risk assessment, and those with five or more employees must record the significant findings. This step by step guide explains how to write one properly. What a risk assessment is, and is not A risk assessment is not about...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/how-to-write-a-risk-assessment-a-step-by-step-uk-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37b20d6eab84e606063cbc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:42:37 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health and Safety Induction: What UK Employers Must Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to provide adequate health and safety training, including when workers start a new job. A health and safety induction should be completed on or before a new employee's first day, because new starters are statistically more likely to be involved in an accident in their early days at work. This guide explains the legal duty, what an induction must cover, and how to do it...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/health-and-safety-induction-what-uk-employers-must-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37345ca8977cb11dd6f8fc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:46:20 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conflict Resolution Training for UK Workplaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Workplace violence and aggression are health and safety issues under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. Employers in customer facing and public facing roles have a duty to assess the risk of violence to staff and put controls in place, including training. Conflict resolution training helps staff prevent and safely de escalate aggressive situations, reducing the risk of physical and psychological harm. This guide explains the law, who is most at risk, and the practical techniques that...]]></description><link>https://www.featherstonesafety.co.uk/post/conflict-resolution-training-for-uk-workplaces</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a37342fbfacb36e35436a70</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:45:35 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>thomasfeatherstone</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>