personal protective equipment Archives

Who’s responsible for workplace health and safety?

22nd November 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 22 November 2021 Whose job is it to ensure a safe workplace? The short answer is that everyone has a part to

Mask confusion | Can we compel employees to wear face coverings at work?

20th July 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 20 July 2021 Of all the issues to emerge from the recent lockdown-lifting announcement, the continued use of face coverings is perhaps

HSE inspecting fabricated metal businesses regarding respiratory risks

5th May 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written by Nick Wilson on 12 February 2021 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has announced a new inspection blitz focused on fabricated metal

The contentious issue of face coverings | Are they needed in the workplace?

12th August 2020 No Comments

COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 12 August 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

Care homes | Where you stand with your staff during COVID-19

18th May 2020 No Comments

This article was originally published in The Carer on 22 April 2020. Whilst many industries have had to cease activity due to lockdown, the care

TUC demands tough new safety measures before lockdown lifts

6th May 2020 No Comments

COVID-19 advice The information in this blog is correct as at 6 May 2020. For the most up-to-date Employment Law and Health & Safety advice to

COVID-19 | Health and safety measures for Care sector leaders

23rd April 2020 No Comments

This article was originally published in The Carer on 15 April 2020. While many are able to revert to working from the safety of their

Working with hazardous substances | What employers need to know about COSHH

3rd March 2020 No Comments

Depending on your industry, you may have come across the COSHH Regulations in discussion around health and safety. But what exactly do they cover, and

Warehouse safety | 8 practical ways to reduce risk

6th February 2020 No Comments

Despite being dangerous places to work, warehouse businesses sometimes fail to manage risk properly. This is because they take a ‘general’ approach to warehouse safety.