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The risk assessment process forms the basis of the health and safety protection of trainees, work experience placements and volunteers. A risk assessment begins with
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Main health issues The human body has a core temperature of 37°C. Unconsciousness can occur at 31°C, and death below 26°C. Early indications of being
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Management Regulations ACOP withdrawn The Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) L21 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Approved Code of Practice and
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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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What can you do if unauthorised vehicles are parked on your private property? It can be a perennial headache for businesses when unauthorised persons are
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Safe workplaces are productive workplaces, and as an employer, you need to know what legislation applies to your business and make sure that it is
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