This article will look at some essential business considerations, namely: “Will implementing environmental measures cost too much? Are there any substantial returns on initial investments?
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Overview Workplace traffic is an important subject, not least because it is easy to develop an existing system, as needs change, without ever fully appreciating
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An often heard but seldom understood word is “competence”. Asking someone at work whether they are competent is likely to raise eyebrows but in health
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Changes will be made to the chemical warning labels used on a variety of professional and consumer products as part of a United Nations sponsored
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The recent Legionnaires Disease outbreak in Edinburgh, which led to several fatalities, has once again highlighted the importance of taking adequate precautions to protect people
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Do I have to provide a defibrillator? There is no specific legal requirement for employers to provide automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The Health and Safety
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The Agency Workers (Amendment) Regulations 2011 implemented in October 2011 give agency workers the entitlement to the same basic employment and working conditions as if
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Fire alarms act as a vital early warning system, helping keep people safe by alerting them to fires and giving them more time to escape.
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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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