The MEWP – a beast to be tamed?
Mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) can provide a reliable and adaptable means of safely working at height. Yet there are still prosecutions arising from inadequate
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How to Deal with an Employee’s Flexible Working Request
Meeting A discussion should take place between the employee and the employer to discuss the flexible working request as soon as possible after the date
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Health, Safety and Whistleblowing Policies
In November 2013, the Whistleblowing Commission published a report into the effectiveness of current arrangements in UK workplaces that enable employees to disclose information on
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New School Year – New Start?
The summer holidays are over and the new academic year is beginning so now is a good time for educational institutions to plan their Health
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H&S exemption proposed for the self-employed
From 7th July to 31st August 2014 the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) sought views on their proposal to exempt certain self-employed persons from Section
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Is it safe? Choosing work equipment
There are a range of laws, codes, guides and standards in place to ensure that the equipment provided for use at work is in a
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Work equipment and the application of PUWER
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) expand the general rule set out in s.2 of the Health and Safety at Work,
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Seton UK awarded Google Certified Shops badge
Seton UK, a leading manufacturer and distributor of health and safety and facilities management solutions, was recently selected to join the Google Certified Shops program.
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