There are a range of laws, codes, guides and standards in place to ensure that the equipment provided for use at work is in a
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The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER) expand the general rule set out in s.2 of the Health and Safety at Work,
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Research outcomes from a YouGov survey1 conducted on behalf of Seton in 2014 show that a huge 68% of employees report that their working health
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Air pollution reached high levels in parts of Britain due to a combination of dust from the Sahara desert as well as local and European
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Occupational lung disease results from the inhalation of harmful mists, vapours, particles or gases. Appropriate preventative measures should be in place to control the risk
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Airborne dusts are of particular concern as they are associated with widespread occupational lung diseases. The health effects are not only caused by exposure to
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The HSE has published the results of a new survey which it says has highlighted some of the “bizarre and unnecessary” things small firms mistakenly
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In the Löfstedt Review of health and safety regulations, published in November 2011, it was recommended that the HSE review all its Approved Codes of
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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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