Food manufacturers and in particular bakeries are being targeted by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) for proactive inspections. In one example, a bakery chain has
Despite many false dawns, the reality of what the UK might look like in a post – Brexit world is becoming clear. Parliament is due
Nine hair and beauty workers from Havering College of Further and Higher Education have been awarded more than £100,000 in damages after being poisoned by
A plastics manufacturer has been fined after a worker was fatally struck by a pressurised rod. A Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation found the employee
The Court of Appeal has concluded that Uber drivers are workers, not self-employed contractors. It agreed with the decision made by the Employment Appeal Tribunal
A stonework company has been fined for failing to comply with a Health & Safety Executive enforcement notice. A visiting Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspector had
The past year has again been something of a mixed bag for occupational Health & Safety risk management. We take a look back at some
A healthcare firm has been heavily fined after transporting a patient in an unsecured minibus. The court heard the “vulnerable” patient opened a door and
A recent Employment Tribunal decision has shown the importance of not treating a positive drug test result as automatic grounds for dismissal. Employers need to
One mistake in most jobs may not have major repercussions. But one mistake behind the wheel can cause a professional driver to become disqualified from
