Temporary Workers and The Law
Employers may use temporary workers in one of two ways, for example: Taking on new staff employed directly on temporary contracts Using agencies who supply
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Gas Safety and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
According to HSE statistics, around 20 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues that have not been properly
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180 years of factory inspectors
In 1833, the first four factory inspectors were appointed. Their position was unique, in that they had powers of entry into premises and could enforce the law through…
REACH Regulations 2013 – Chemical Registration
Are you prepared for the 2013 chemicals registration? The current REACH regulations are now up for review in 2013 and there are likely to be
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Sick Building Syndrome: Risk Factors
Introduction Sick building syndrome (SBS) has been reported since the 1960s, with increasing reports in the 1970s and 1980s of health problems in office environments.
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HSE Fee for Intervention Charging Scheme
The new cost recovery scheme, introduced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) last year with the Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2012, is getting
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Health Surveillance Legal Requirements
The purpose of routine monitoring of the health of employees is to detect any adverse health effects arising from exposure to hazards in the workplace.
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The importance of Safe Systems of Work
Recently a consultant was involved in discussion with a client following an incident. The cause of the incident, which resulted in a serious injury, appeared
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