The effective management and control of health and safety risks involves careful consideration of those who may be affected by your work activities. This month
Ellis Whittam has announced a unique new training course for education providers. The new course, entitled Managing Health & Safety Risks in the Education Sector
A major supermarket chain has been fined £80,000 after an employee slipped on a spillage in the food preparation area of a supermarket. The worker
Slips, trips and falls are among the most common health and safety issues in the workplace and yet, they are also among the most easily
In Court: Care Home Fined after Window Death A care home has been fined £196,000 following the death of an elderly resident who fell to
In December 2014, new legislation affecting those who provide or sell food comes into force. This month’s article looks at the duties contained in The
New guidance on controlling risks associated with workplace transport has been produced by the HSE and reflects changes to legislation. The guidance entitled ‘Workplace Transport
According to the Department for Transport figures, more than a quarter of all road traffic incidents involve someone who is driving on behalf of their
Over the last month we have seen a couple of cases come through the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) relating to the need to make reasonable
The Health and Safety Executive have now published their revised and updated ‘Health and Safety Made Simple – the Basics for Your Business’ leaflet for
