FFI Explained HSE has replaced the existing Health and Safety (Fees) Regulations 2010 with new regulations. Implemented on 1st October 2012, these new regulations place
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Why is Health and Safety Reform Needed? When the Coalition Government came to power in 2010 they began to act on their pre-election promise of
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The latest figures published by the HSE show that the number of people injured and made unwell at work has continued to fall, but there
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Although the number of accidents whilst working at height has fallen year on year, they are still a major cause of workplace deaths and injuries
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New Regulations that affect all types of businesses that deal with waste have come into force this year. Advises Hayley Saunders of law firm Shoosmiths,
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Employers are legally obliged to report certain work-related injuries or illnesses. These obligations fall under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995
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What they mean for SMEs In March this year Work and Pensions Minister, Chris Grayling MP, announced a package of changes to Britain’s health and
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The case of the worker killed on their first day at work (see opposite), highlights the importance of providing health and safety induction training, writes
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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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