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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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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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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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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In December, the Health Protection Agency (HPA) announced that confirmed laboratory reports of norovirus, the winter vomiting bug, were 83% higher than the same time
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Hazardous waste policy The underlying principles of waste policy are set out in the EU Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. This incorporates provisions on hazardous waste
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The search is on to find the world’s healthiest workplaces This spring, London is hosting a new award scheme and summit aimed at finding the
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From 22nd October – 3rd December 2012 the HSE consulted on the proposal that it should no longer approve first aid training and qualifications, along
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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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