The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in the UK. In order for
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Since October 2013 the HSE is no longer required to approve first aid trainers. This raises some questions and uncertainties about how suitable first aid
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In recent years, there has been increased attention given to asbestos management in schools. Clearly, health issues affecting children and young people will always raise
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The winter so far has not brought the devastation that many parts of the country experienced in 2013/14 when storms and high tides left many
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The Automobile Association (AA) has reminded employers of the importance of undertaking a comprehensive health and safety assessment to minimise occupational road risks, including awareness
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Hand-arm vibration comes from the use of hand-held power tools and is the cause of significant ill health, including painful and disabling disorders of the
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The recent Scottish case of McKeown v Inverclyde Council (2013) has illustrated the interaction between potentially overlapping sets of health and safety regulations. The facts,
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In March 2014, the Met Office published a report exploring the potential causes of the extreme weather events of recent years in the UK and
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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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