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
The managing director of a construction company has been prosecuted and fined after an inspector found “appalling” site safety on a demolition site controlled by
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 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
The Employment Appeal Tribunal has handed down its decision in the holiday pay case of Bear Scotland Ltd v Fulton, which has attracted a great
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
Employers have a legal responsibility to consult all of their employees on health and safety matters. Not only can this be very important in creating
The HSE inspected a sample of 153 non-local authority schools between April 2013 and January 2014, which included independent, voluntary aided and foundation schools, free
BLOG Often referred to as the last line of defence, personal protective equipment (PPE) has an important role to play in protecting employees from workplace
Every day, employees perform their roles making use of an assortment of work equipment. Whether they use simple hand tools or operate complex automated machinery,
