Health and safety for homeworkers | Duties, risks and practical tips
Homeworking isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, the number of people working from home has dramatically increased over the years, as more employers recognise the
Homeworking isn’t a new phenomenon. In fact, the number of people working from home has dramatically increased over the years, as more employers recognise the

While businesses’ health and safety efforts have been dominated by COVID-19 in recent weeks, March 2020 also saw a number of unrelated fines handed to

February can be a slow month for some, but unfortunately in the world of health and safety, it was business as usual. From seemingly ‘trivial’

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

BLOG If you’re an employer, or responsible for health and safety within an organisation, it’s very likely you’ve come across the term ‘competent person’. But
How do you ensure high health and safety standards are maintained in your workplace? Do you provide training, develop procedures and have clear lines of

In the workplace, unsafe behaviour is responsible for a huge percentage of accidents, approximately 90%. Every year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) produces work-related

Slips, trips and falls account for almost a third of workplace injuries and, when cold winter temperatures plummet, the risk of these incidents soars. Even

Work-related health statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that musculoskeletal disorders are the second highest cause of ill health in Great Britain.
If your business or organisation uses the services of a contractor – a non-employee commissioned to undertake work for you – then both you and