As it does at the end of October each year, the HSE has now published its annual report revealing the extent of work-related injury and
In a recent survey, 35% of SMEs said there was “no real link between what they have to do for health and safety and actually
Most of us can agree that treating somebody unfairly on the basis of their sex, race or disability isn’t acceptable – but when it comes
Blog Most of us can agree that treating somebody unfairly on the basis of their sex, race or disability isn’t acceptable – but when it
Blog It’s quite common for employers in office-based businesses to have a relaxed attitude to health and safety. You might assume that if there
In the era of “Me Too”, people are becoming more vocal about behaviour that oversteps the mark. For employers, receiving allegations of sexual harassment can
Blog Employers are required to identify the hazards present in their workplace and to take reasonable steps to control the risks arising from those hazards.
Blog Creating a robust induction health and safety program is not just a best practice—it’s a legal requirement. In this blog, we’ll delve into the
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has now issued a second edition of L140, and employers whose work activities involve power tools will need to
An electric gate company has been handed a £30,000 fine for health and safety failings that led to the death of a six-year-old boy. The
