The purpose of routine monitoring of the health of employees is to detect any adverse health effects arising from exposure to hazards in the workplace.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has told businesses they need to “do more to protect workers and members of the public from exposure to
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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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A new law is coming into force in France which requires motorists to carry an approved breathalyser or face a fine of €11 from the
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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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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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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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Many cleaning operations involve the use of chemicals and equipment. Managers must ensure that cleaning staff are appropriately trained and that they are familiar with
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“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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The Health and Safety Executive’s estimates[i] show that in the transport and logistics sector, each year around 3% of workers suffer from an illness they
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