H&S NEWS | Scaffolding Company Fined
A company has been fined after a 12-year-old slipped and fell off a scaffolding structure the business had erected. The scaffold could be accessed from
Parliamentary Group Reports on Working at Height
An All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) has published an inquiry report calling for a review by government and industry of the risks associated with working at
BANK HOLIDAYS | Employer FAQ
There are a number of commonly-held myths surrounding bank holidays. This can leave employers unsure where they stand and worried that they may be getting
H&S NEWS | Topshop Fined £450k after Barrier Fall
A retail chain has been fined after a girl suffered a fractured skull when shop furniture hit her head. The ten-year-old had been on a
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENTS | Government cracks down
Following the recent controversy surrounding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), the government has announced new measures to stop ‘gagging orders’ from silencing workers. What is a Non-Disclosure Agreement? A
Bigger Companies Face Biggest Increase in Health and Safety Fines
Blog A study has shown larger organisations face the biggest increase in fines for health and safety offences. This has occurred following the introduction of tougher
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
