The recent Legionnaires Disease outbreak in Edinburgh, which led to several fatalities, has once again highlighted the importance of taking adequate precautions to protect people
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Do I have to provide a defibrillator? There is no specific legal requirement for employers to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The Health and Safety
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The Agency Workers (Amendment) Regulations 2011 implemented in October 2011 give agency workers the entitlement to the same basic employment and working conditions as if
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Fire alarms act as a vital early warning system, helping keep people safe by alerting them to fires and giving them more time to escape.
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A new law is coming into force in France which requires motorists to carry an approved breathalyser or face a fine of €11 from the
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The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has published the results of its 2nd European Opinion
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All employers, regardless of size, must pay employees when they are on maternity, paternity or adoption leave from work, if they meet the criteria STATUTORY
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Three Day to Seven Day Reporting On 6th April 2012 the over three-day injury reporting requirement under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences
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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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