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Five Henry Risk Management Services Ltd We can help businesses of all size to promote a positive safety culture and effectively manage health and safety in the workplace.

We provide Simple, Practical & Workable Health and Safety solutions such as: Fire Risk Assessment; Health and Safety Consultancy; Safety Training; Fire Door Inspection Survey

02/10/2026

Knowledge strengthens safety. And effective risk management starts with knowing what to look for.

The Legionella Awareness Training, an insightful session focused on understanding Legionella risks and the importance of appropriate health and safety controls.

The session also explored the role of the Health & Safety Auditor and Risk Assessor in helping organisations identify hazards, assess risks, review existing controls and take practical steps to create safer environments.

One of the key reminders from the session was that health and safety should never be treated as a tick-box exercise.

It is not enough to have a policy or risk assessment sitting in a folder.

Organisations need to understand the risks within their specific environment, ensure appropriate control measures are in place, communicate those controls effectively and regularly review whether they are actually working.

This is particularly important in environments such as schools, care settings, healthcare facilities and other workplaces where effective management of health and safety risks is essential to protecting staff, service users, pupils, visitors and other members of the public.

At Five Henry Risk Management Services, we believe continuous learning and professional development are essential to providing informed and practical risk management support.

Every training session is an opportunity to strengthen our knowledge, challenge our approach and improve how we support organisations in managing risk.

Because safer environments are not created by identifying risks alone. They are created by understanding those risks and taking meaningful action.

Benedict’s Law is now in effect Since September 2026, allergy safety in schools across England has moved from good pract...
02/10/2026

Benedict’s Law is now in effect

Since September 2026, allergy safety in schools across England has moved from good practice to a legal expectation.

Named after five-year-old Benedict Blythe, who died from an allergic reaction at his primary school in 2021, the law strengthens the measures schools must take to protect pupils with allergies.

What does this mean for schools?

✅ A published whole-school allergy policy.
✅ Allergy and anaphylaxis training for ALL staff.
✅ Spare adrenaline auto-injectors on site.
✅ An Individual Healthcare Plan for every pupil with a diagnosed allergy.

For parents, this means greater assurance that school staff can recognise an allergic reaction and act quickly.

Fire doors play a critical role in helping to contain fire and smoke and protect escape routes.But a fire door can only ...
23/09/2026

Fire doors play a critical role in helping to contain fire and smoke and protect escape routes.
But a fire door can only perform as intended if it is properly maintained.
Common issues to look out for include:

Doors that don’t close properly
Damaged or missing seals
Damaged hinges or hardware
Gaps around the door
Fire doors being wedged or propped open
Damage to the door or frame

A quick visual check can help identify obvious problems, but organisations also need appropriate inspection and maintenance arrangements.
Fire safety isn’t just about having extinguishers and alarms. Every part of your fire strategy needs to work together.

Is your care environment safe for someone living with dementia?An environment may appear safe during a routine inspectio...
21/09/2026

Is your care environment safe for someone living with dementia?

An environment may appear safe during a routine inspection, but dementia can change how a person experiences and responds to their surroundings.

Changes in memory, perception, mobility and behaviour can turn an everyday feature into a significant risk.

When assessing a care environment, consider:

• Slips, trips and falls
• Confusion and disorientation
• Fire and evacuation risks
• Medication and chemical safety
• Lighting, noise and layout
• Mobility and behavioural changes
• Individual communication and sensory needs

Risk management is not about eliminating every risk or unnecessarily restricting independence.

It is about identifying the risks, understanding the individual and putting practical, proportionate and workable controls in place.

And when circumstances change, the assessment should change too.

Effective risk assessment goes beyond a checklist.

The question is not simply, “Is this environment safe?”

It is: “Are our controls suitable for the people receiving care?”

That is where meaningful risk management begins.

Fire Safety Assessment Observation: Blocked Escape RouteAt first glance, this may look like a minor issue.But items stor...
18/09/2026

Fire Safety Assessment Observation: Blocked Escape Route

At first glance, this may look like a minor issue.

But items stored within or close to an exit door can restrict movement and delay evacuation during an emergency.

Escape routes and fire exits should:
• Be kept clear and unobstructed
• Remain readily accessible
• Never be used for storage, even temporarily

This is why effective fire risk assessments go beyond simply checking whether something is present.

We consider whether it is suitable, accessible and likely to work when it matters.

Fire risk assessments aren’t about finding faults for the sake of it. They’re about identifying risks and providing simple, practical and workable solutions.

In this case, the items should be removed and regular checks put in place to prevent the area from becoming a storage point again.

A clear escape route can make a critical difference during an emergency.

DID YOU KNOW? Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, organisations have legal responsibilities to manage ...
16/09/2026

DID YOU KNOW?

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, organisations have legal responsibilities to manage fire safety in their premises.

If you are the Responsible Person, you must ensure that a suitable fire risk assessment is carried out and that appropriate fire safety measures are put in place and maintained.

But fire safety isn’t simply about having fire extinguishers on the wall.

Your organisation should also consider things such as:

• Emergency routes and exits
• Fire detection and warning systems
• Emergency procedures
• Staff training
• Fire safety equipment
• Risks to people who may be particularly vulnerable

And here’s the important part:

A fire risk assessment isn’t a “do it once and forget about it” exercise.

Fire safety arrangements need to be reviewed when circumstances change and maintained as part of ongoing fire safety management.

So, when was the last time your organisation properly reviewed its fire risk assessment?

Gas-related risks can include gas leaks, carbon monoxide exposure, faulty appliances and poorly maintained equipment.Org...
14/09/2026

Gas-related risks can include gas leaks, carbon monoxide exposure, faulty appliances and poorly maintained equipment.

Organisations should ensure that gas appliances and systems are appropriately maintained, inspected and managed by competent professionals.

And don’t forget the people using the premises.

Staff should know how to recognise potential warning signs and what to do if they suspect a gas leak or carbon monoxide exposure.

Gas safety isn’t just about compliance. It’s about preventing potentially life-threatening incidents.

When was the last time your organisation reviewed its gas safety arrangements?

Royden Henry (CMIOSH, MIFSM, Tier 2 National Fire Risk Assessors Register)
Managing Director | Five Henry Risk Management Services Ltd
Website: www.fivehenryrm.com
Phone Number: 07508277261

First aid isn’t simply about having a first aid kit somewhere on the premises.Effective workplace first aid means having...
12/09/2026

First aid isn’t simply about having a first aid kit somewhere on the premises.

Effective workplace first aid means having the right arrangements in place to respond when someone becomes ill or is injured.

Organisations should consider:

• Appropriate first aid equipment
• Adequately trained first aiders
• Clear procedures for responding to emergencies
• Easy access to first aid supplies
• Appropriate arrangements for different work environments and risks
• Regular checks that equipment and arrangements remain suitable

Because when an incident happens, there isn’t always time to work out what to do.

World First Aid Day is a good reminder to ask: is your workplace genuinely prepared to respond to an emergency?

You’ve read the KCSIE 2026 updates, what actually needs to happen next?KCSIE 2026 is now in force. Has your school actua...
11/09/2026

You’ve read the KCSIE 2026 updates, what actually needs to happen next?

KCSIE 2026 is now in force. Has your school actually put the changes into practice?
Reading the updated guidance is one thing but making sure your safeguarding arrangements reflect it is another.

Here are five things schools should be checking now:

1. safeguarding policies : Are your policies aligned with the 2026 requirements?
2. staff awareness : Have staff been briefed on the key changes and what they mean for their role
3. mobile phone arrangements : Does your current approach reflect the updated expectations
4. reporting and escalation : Do staff know when and how concerns including serious violence and weapons should be escalated to the DSL
5. child-on-child abuse : Are staff confident recognising and responding to harassment, violence and harmful sexual behaviour?

KCSIE 2026 isn’t simply a document to read and file away.
It needs to be reflected in your policies, procedures, training and day-to-day safeguarding practice.

Is your school fully aligned with KCSIE 2026?

Royden Henry (CMIOSH, MIFSM, Tier 2 National Fire Risk Assessors Register)
Managing Director | Five Henry Risk Management Services Ltd
Website: www.fivehenryrm.com
Phone Number: 07508277261

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Wolverhampton
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