According to HSE statistics, around 20 people die each year from carbon monoxide poisoning caused by gas appliances and flues that have not been properly
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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…
Are you prepared for the 2013 chemicals registration? The current REACH regulations are now up for review in 2013 and there are likely to be
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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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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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