Manual handling applies to a wide variety of tasks involving the transporting or supporting of a load. This includes lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling, carrying and
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Food being offered within the workplace should be prepared in accordance with the Food Safety Act 1990, which is the principal food control measure in
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The Carbon Reduction Commitment (CRC) came into effect at the beginning of April 2010 and is a mandatory carbon trading scheme for businesses, aimed at
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Guards are fitted on machinery as a control measure to prevent the risk of accident or injury caused by contact with moving parts. Yet according
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Legionnaires Disease is a potentially fatal form of pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila and related bacteria. It is found naturally in environmental water
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Every year there are thousands of reportable forklift truck related accidents. These can result in death or serious injury, damage to equipment and costs to
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The Corporate Manslaughter Act affects everyone with responsibility for the health and safety of employees. The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into
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Asbestos is the greatest single work-related cause of death in the UK with over 4,000 asbestos-related deaths each year. This naturally occurring fibrous mineral was
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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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