In recent years there has been a considerable proliferation of online health and safety training courses, often referred to as e-learning. The number of occupational
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has published a new report on the smoking of electronic cigarettes, known as vaping, with employers being urged to ensure
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revised its guidance on basic health and safety for businesses. The revised version has brought the guidance up
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The HSE has set up a new occupational disease community site, designed to encourage the promotion and exchange of ideas and initiatives for tackling occupational
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The well-known Environmental Management Standard (EMS) ISO 14001 is undergoing significant change to ensure it is fit for purpose for future environmental issues. It has
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Mobile elevated work platforms (MEWPs) can provide a reliable and adaptable means of safely working at height. Yet there are still prosecutions arising from inadequate
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Meeting A discussion should take place between the employee and the employer to discuss the flexible working request as soon as possible after the date
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The summer holidays are over and the new academic year is beginning so now is a good time for educational institutions to plan their Health
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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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