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What to include in a Health & Safety Policy

17th February 2020 No Comments

If you employ five or more people, it is a legal requirement to have a written Health & Safety Policy detailing your organisation’s approach to

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Blue tape | Has health and safety gone too far?

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It’s often said that health and safety has gone to extremes, but is this really the case? Complaints about ‘excessive’ health and safety rules and

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Fake news? | 5 common health and safety myths busted

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BLOG Ever heard that health and safety law bans sandals in the office? Or that Christmas lights are no longer allowed in the workplace? Well,

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Rain, ice and snow | Practical tips for keeping staff safe during wintry weather

10th December 2019 No Comments

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

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Musculoskeletal disorders | What are they and how can employers prevent them?

9th December 2019 No Comments

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.

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Abused, threatened and assaulted | How employers can protect retail staff from violence

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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,

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Health and safety for office workers | Practical steps for employers

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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

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Health and safety duties for lone workers

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BLOG When it comes to managing health and safety risk, out of sight should definitely not be out of mind. If you have workers whose

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Blog Creating a robust induction health and safety program is not just a best practice—it’s a legal requirement. In this blog, we’ll delve into the

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Work-related stress | HSE strategy fails to secure improvements

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The HSE has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling workplace stress after efforts to promote its management standards have fallen short. Andrew Kingscott, one of the

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