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Whistle blowing Update

“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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Fire Safety & Hot Work

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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Fatigue

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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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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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…

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5 Steps to Risk Assessment

Risk 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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