Drugs in the workplace: do you need a testing regime?
In November 2014, the BBC reported that some drug screening companies had seen rises of between 40% and 470% in the number of annual tests
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Highlighting Health at Work
In October 2014, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) published its latest statistical annual report on work-related injuries, fatalities and ill health for Great Britain
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PPE Directive Update
Plans for update to PPE Directive Suppliers of personal protective equipment (PPE) have welcomed plans for revisions to the current European PPE Directive (89/686/EC) to
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Sensible Health and Safety in Schools – The Myths
According to research by the University of Exeter, children come second in the list of groups most affected by health and safety myths. In this
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Sharing Responsibility for Health and Safety
Facilities managers are often responsible for shared premises, properties in which there are several businesses or other organisations, or for premises in which there are
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Assessing First Aid Needs
Employers are required to provide adequate and appropriate equipment, facilities and personnel to ensure their employees (and others when deemed necessary) receive immediate attention if
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Get ready for new CDM rules
With the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) promising publication of the 2015 Construction, Design and Management (CDM) Regulations some time this month, draft guidance has
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Forthcoming legislation on drug driving
New legislation on drug driving will come into force in England and Wales on 2 March 2015, making it illegal to drive with a specific
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