Can disciplinary and police investigations run simultaneously?
blog Your employee is accused of committing a work-related offence that necessitates police involvement. Do you as an employer have to wait until the police
Company Fined after Workers’ Ten-Year HAVS Exposure
Blog A train refurbishment firm has been fined after workers were exposed to hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS). The incidents took place between 2005 – 2015.
Working At Height
Working At Height Falls in the workplace are the single biggest cause of workplace deaths and one of the main causes of major injury. No
HOSPITALITY | Reducing the risk of contact dermatitis
Blog Work-related contact dermatitis is a prevalent issue in the hospitality industry. In fact, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has identified the condition as
Avoiding unconscious bias in disciplinary proceedings
An interesting decision from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has shown the importance of following correct procedures. The case in question has highlighted that failings in
HSE Issues Platform Lift Safety Alert
The Health and Safety Executive has issued a safety warning after lives have been put at risk through bad-habit use of platform lifts. What are
Tribunal claim numbers up 23% year on year
Last week, the government released the latest set of Tribunal statistics for the period October to December 2018. And the Employment Tribunal figures from the Ministry of
Manual Handling | It’s more than just picking up a box
Manual handling is defined by the Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992. The act describes manual handling as the transporting or supporting of a load
What is garden leave?
Blog Written by Hannah Kennedy on 12 February 2021 Garden leave is one of the many tools employers have at their disposal to help protect
Pre-employment checks What an employer needs to know
Pre-employment checks explained No matter how rigorous the interview process, you can never really know how a prospective employee will work out. They may have
What does ‘reasonably practicable’ mean? | 2019 Guide
Blog What does ‘resonably practicable’ mean? The term ‘reasonably practicable’ is widely used in Health & Safety law. But what does reasonably practicable mean? In
Pub Firm Fined £100,000 after Employee Injury
A pub chain has been prosecuted for health and safety breaches after an employee suffered a hand injury. The court heard the employee was preparing
