
Health and safety duties | Employers’ responsibilities to volunteers and the public
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) sets out the general health and safety duties employers have toward their employees. It also

The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (HSWA) sets out the general health and safety duties employers have toward their employees. It also

The debate over global warming and pressure to tackle climate change is intensifying. Electric vehicles (EVs) allow a move away from fossil fuels and offer

BLOG Health and safety is just one of those topics that has acquired the unfortunate reputation of being, well, boring. The way health and safety

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) acts as an independent regulator of health and social care. Its inspection regime aims to ensure that the quality of

Blog Understanding the RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases, and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) responsibilities of an employer is crucial to ensure workplace safety and compliance. In

Blog A study has shown larger organisations face the biggest increase in fines for health and safety offences. This has occurred following the introduction of tougher

Blog A train refurbishment firm has been fined after workers were exposed to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). The incidents took place between 2005 – 2015.

Working At Height Falls in the workplace are the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury. No

Blog Work-related contact dermatitis is a prevalent issue in the hospitality industry. In fact, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified the condition as

The guidance employees receive when starting a new job can mean the difference between feeling welcomed into a new team or completely bewildered. Despite this,