When you think of workplace safety, you probably think about accidents, injuries and fatalities. However, reporting and investigating near misses can be just as important
A new survey has found that retail workers are, on average, abused, threatened or assaulted 21 times a year. Jackie McKenzie, a petrol station worker,
BLOG When dealing with potential misconduct, disciplinary officers will rely on the contents of the investigation report in order to determine whether an employee’s conduct
BLOG Under the Equality Act (EqA) 2010, employers may be held vicariously liable for acts of harassment committed by one employee against another – but
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 A stressed-out workforce doesn’t do anybody any good. In fact, work-related stress has significant consequences both
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
Blog No company wants its name tarnished, which is why some employers will do all they can to keep reports of bad business practice under
Blog Over 3.5 million people or around 14% of the UK working population work shifts. Many industries, including hospitality, manufacturing and retail, rely heavily on
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
Fire safety in schools is vital, not least because large numbers of young people are gathered in one place, meaning the potential for catastrophe is
