Two recycling firms have been fined after several workers were injured by exploding print toner cartridges. The cartridges had been improperly stored and handled. The
A court has suspended a care home’s licence on Health & Safety grounds. Concerns were first raised last August when the Care Inspectorate told owners
A metal firm has been fined after a steelworker suffered a serious hand injury. The company admitted breaking Health & Safety law in failing to
An ejector seat maker has been heavily fined for a Health & Safety failing that resulted in the death of a Red Arrows pilot. The
Care homes differ from other workplaces because they are not only a place of work but also a home. As well as having to provide
As an employer, you have to make sure your workplace is free from preventable hazards. Machinery often poses hazards that can’t be removed but can
According to the Charity Commission, over 50% of serious incidents reported by charities are about safeguarding issues. In light of the recent scandals, ensuring high
It’s an unfortunate fact of life that charities undergo organisational changes. This is often due to failing to get renewed funding, tighter budgets or the
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 With reports that a whistleblower has accused Oxfam of failing to act after being informed of
BLOG A fair disciplinary procedure rests on several essential ingredients: inform the employee of the issue, hold a disciplinary hearing, allow them to be accompanied, let them respond
