ISO 9001:2015 on quality management systems has now been published by the International Standards Organisation. Alan Field looks at the changes that will soon be
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The new sentencing guidelines are being viewed as the biggest change in Health and Safety legislation since 1974 when the ‘Health and Safety at Work
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There is no longer a mandatory minimum requirement for first aid kit contents. The contents should be determined by a first aid needs assessment, this
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Recent severe flooding has had a major impact on homes and business across parts of the UK. Health and Safety professionals may wish to acquaint
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned that work-related injuries and ill health are still costing Britain over £14 billion per year, as it
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Now that the election is over and the Conservative Party has formed a Government, what can we expect over the next five years in terms
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The Government through the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently published A Final Progress Report on Implementation of Health and Safety Reforms (accessible
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Although personal protective equipment (PPE) should only be used as a last resort, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) still has an important role in protecting employees
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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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