Risk-Based Thinking (RBT) is the engine that drives a proactive and effective ISO 9001:2015 QMS. Learn practical ways to integrate risk awareness into every process, prioritise threats and opportunities, and turn your QMS into a strategic business tool.

Since July 2025, businesses in England will face new charges when registering waste exemptions under the Environment Act 2021. Find out which exemptions are affected, how much they’ll cost, and what steps your organisation should take to prepare.

The UK’s 2024/25 Waste Strategy is reshaping how businesses handle waste, with strict new requirements on food waste segregation, EPR for packaging, and recycling. Discover how your ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) provides the structure, data, and compliance tools to meet these deadlines and avoid costly penalties.

The physical safety of workers has always been the primary focus of health and safety regulation. Yet, the greatest threat to a company's bottom line: and its workforce: no longer comes from falling objects or unguarded machinery, but from invisible risks: stress, depression, and anxiety. The latest statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) paint a stark picture: 776,000 workers  in Great Britain are suffering from work-related stress, depression, or anxiety. Work

The next revision of ISO 9001 is on the horizon. With the Draft International Standard released in 2025, the update focuses on modern business realities like digitalisation, sustainability, and clarity in structure. Learn what’s changing, what’s still under review, and how your organisation can prepare with help from Base Solutions.

ISO certification doesn’t have to be complicated. At Base Solutions Limited, we help businesses achieve and maintain ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 with practical support that removes the stress and delivers real results.

Most organisations focus on obvious hazards like slips or falls, but silent risks can harm staff and profits too. Learn how to manage noise, stress, poor ergonomics and weak safety design in your workplace.

Confined spaces pose hidden risks. Learn how our Working in Confined Spaces online course helps teams stay safe, compliant and prepared for emergencies.

Managing hazardous substances is vital for workplace safety and legal compliance. This blog explains why COSHH matters, key steps for compliance, and the benefits of proper risk management.

The HSE is turning its attention to office environments in 2025. Fire safety, incident reporting and hybrid work risks are now key inspection areas. Find out why SMEs need to act and how Base Solutions can help.

Prevention through Design stops hazards before they appear by building safety into processes and workspaces from the start. Learn how this approach protects your team and boosts efficiency.

A closer look at the 2024–25 fatal injury data reveals surprising industry trends and the hidden risks linked to age and workplace behaviour.

Busy weeks at Base Solutions as we deliver audits, inspections, training and app updates to boost client compliance and safety.

Still guessing your way through health and safety? ISO 45001 helps you take control with clear, structured systems. Learn what it means and how to get started the right way.

Fire risks rise in summer. Train your team with our Fire Safety Awareness online course.

Principal Contractors now face tighter expectations under PAS 8672 and the Building Safety Act. This blog breaks down your responsibilities, from planning and recordkeeping to managing competence and safety across all projects, including higher-risk buildings.

Working in high temperatures can lead to serious health risks like heat exhaustion and dehydration. This blog outlines practical steps employers can take to protect workers and highlights how our Emergency First Aid at Work course helps teams stay prepared for heat-related incidents.

Managing compliance shouldn’t be a burden. Discover how MyBase, our all-in-one digital platform, is helping Health & Safety and Quality teams in high-risk industries streamline their HSEQ management, saving time and boosting confidence.

British Airways has been fined £3.2 million after two serious fall incidents at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. In August 2022, a 54-year-old worker fell 1.5 meters, suffering back and head injuries. In March 2023, a 43-year-old employee fell 3 meters, sustaining a fractured jaw and brain injury. Investigations revealed inadequate guardrails, unaddressed hazards, and incomplete safety features. British Airways pleaded guilty to breaches under the Work at Height Regulations 2005.

A London property developer has been fined £63,000 plus costs after multiple health and safety failings at a Dalston construction site. HSE inspections revealed serious risks, including unsafe work at height, poor fire safety and exposure to hazardous dust. The site was shut down twice, with nine enforcement notices issued. The company pleaded guilty to breaches of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, highlighting systemic management failures.