It’s been another busy month at John Heath, with us providing a variety of insurance packages for businesses local and nationwide. One business that we have helped in choosing their insurance package, is newly formed Rhino Safety Limited. Rhino Safety, are a Cheshire based Health and Safety business, who launched as a limited company …
We all know that the human body was designed for movement & that we should alternate between sitting, standing and moving around. Employees who need to spend long periods of time in a seated position are at risk of injury and more prone to a variety of health problems. Research over the last several years has identified …
Over the past year, there has been an increase in liability claims for employees suffering injuries to hands and arms whilst operating machinery. According to RoSPA, there are around 40,000 injuries and over a dozen deaths in the UK every year due to the misuse of mechanical equipment in the workplace. Every employer has an …
How Can Businesses Look To Reduce The Chances Of Accidents In The Work Place? 1. Health and Safety If you run a high risk business, it is important to appoint somebody with knowledge and expertise in this area to manage health and safety 2. Construct a Health and Safety Policy For Your Business This will …
Did you know that windstorms are the second greatest cause of natural catastrophe insurance losses on the planet? And the UK is becoming more vulnerable to windstorms with changes in climate alongside its exposed geographical position. An extreme recent case was ‘St Jude’s Day Storm’ in October 2013, where gusts of 70 and 80 mph …
On Friday 27th March Crewe over 150 people and 60 local businesses came together to sign up to the Crewe Pledge. Philip Heath attended the launch event on behalf of John Heath Insurance Brokers and signed the Pledge demonstrating our support for young people in the town. He added “we are already in the process …
As we’re sure you’ve seen in the media, severe weather continues to have a real impact on homes and businesses across the country. If you have been affected by the ongoing floods and storms, we’re on hand to get things sorted as soon as possible. Risk Surveyors from Aviva Insurance have been busy visiting the …
Don’t get caught out this winter – follow these simple steps to help prevent damage to your car and home in the cold weather: Home: Ensure that water pipes and water tanks in the loft are insulated with good quality lagging Know where the stopcock that turns off the incoming water supply is, and make …
On Thursday, 28th November 2013, Bill Jamieson – our extremely experienced and loyal colleague – will retire at the age of 70. His insurance career spans 52 years working for both Insurance Companies and Insurance Intermediaries alike. In his own words, here is a brief outline of an amazing career… In 1961 I applied to …