H&S Myths Challenged
In April 2012 the HSE announced the setting up of a new independent panel to challenge health and safety myths. The safety watchdog said that
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The Benefits of Health & Safety
There is a common misconception that compliance with health and safety law and best practice costs employers money. However, quite the opposite is true. Health
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Fees for Intervention
FFI Explained HSE has replaced the existing Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2010 with new regulations. Implemented on 1st October 2012, these new regulations place
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What Does the Government’s Drive to Cut Red Tape Mean for Your Business?
Why is Health and Safety Reform Needed? When the Coalition Government came to power in 2010 they began to act on their pre-election promise of
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At-a-glance guide to workplace health and safety
The latest figures published by the HSE show that the number of people injured and made unwell at work has continued to fall, but there
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Update: Working at height
Although the number of accidents whilst working at height has fallen year on year, they are still a major cause of workplace deaths and injuries
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Waste Regulations and Civil Sanctions
New Regulations that affect all types of businesses that deal with waste have come into force this year. Advises Hayley Saunders of law firm Shoosmiths,
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RIDDOR consultation and changes
Employers are legally obliged to report certain work-related injuries or illnesses. These obligations fall under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
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