Work Related Illness Under Many People’s Radar
Few people are aware that some 12,000 workers die each year from health conditions related to work and, according to YouGov research for health and
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Health & Safety Issues with Hot Desking
“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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Health and Safety Management Update
Management Regulations ACOP withdrawn The Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L21 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Approved Code of Practice and
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Health and safety for expectant mothers
A plethora of employment legislation gives new and expectant mothers special rights, while health and safety legislation protects new and expectant mothers from certain risks
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Details of Proposed RIDDOR Changes
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published details of the proposed changes that are intended to simplify the mandatory reporting of workplace injuries for
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Cold Weather and the Workplace
Central to dealing with cold weather Health and Safety issues are the requirements of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992. Regulation
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Accident Statistics Update
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published its latest official accident statistics, indicating a significant decline in the number of workers killed in
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2013 Heatwave: Lessons to be learned
While many people enjoy warm conditions, the death of two soldiers on a training exercise in July threw the issue of workplace temperatures into the spotlight again.