“Whistle blowing” is a term for what is known legally as a Public Interest Disclosure. The term is used when a member of staff raises
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According to British Standard BS 9999: Code of Practice for Fire Safety in the Design, Management and Use of Buildings, contractors and subcontractors can present
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Some of the world’s biggest disasters, including Chernobyl and the Exxon Valdez oil spill, have been a result of human error attributable in some way
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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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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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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…
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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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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Most Popular ArticlesRisk assessments are an absolute requirement under health and safety legislation and failure to conduct them is an offence. Risk assessments are designed to ensure
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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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By Law, every car park and traffic route must be safe and suitable for the people and vehicles using them. We’ve put together a useful
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