A colleague told you that someone was able to claim thousands of pounds in compensation when he slipped on a flower petal. Could this really be right, and if so, does it mean you’re now at even
greater risk of a silly claim like this?
Published 22.10.2008
A health and safety inspector paid your premises a visit and started asking you all sorts of questions, which you couldn’t answer. Just how much knowledge of health and safety matters should
directors really have?
Published 05.12.2007
A colleague has recently informed you that new laws are being introduced that place specific health and safety duties on company directors. Naturally, you’re concerned about this, but is it true? If
not, what’s the real story?
Published 09.02.2008
With the days lengthening your thoughts have turned to the summer holiday. But the thought of taking a week or two off and leaving the company to “run itself” puts you off the idea. Is there a way to
make things work?
Published 16.04.2019
A director has heard that if a visitor slips and sustains an injury whilst on company premises they have the right to bring a claim under health and safety legislation. If so, what protective
measures should they put in place?
Published 20.06.2007
In a recent case involving a breach of health and safety rules, a company was hit with a hefty fine for not remedying a risk it had identified. What steps can you take to avoid getting caught in the
same trap?
Published 03.10.2011
You’ve moved to out of town premises so you want to buy in some basic food items to make it easier for your employees at lunchtime. A colleague warns you that you’ll have to meet food hygiene
standards or you could be fined. Is he right?
Published 09.01.2017
The police have stated that they’re to investigate the potential liability of companies for serious road traffic accidents. So what should be your position?
Published 30.01.2008
You know that if any of your staff (or visitors) have an accident at work, it’s your neck that the authorities will attempt to place on the block. One way to help avoid liability is through
documentation and notices. What do you need to know?
Published 06.12.2006
You strongly suspect that one of your employees has a second job that keeps him up late at night. As he operates machinery, you’re worried about any health and safety implications coming back on you.
What should you do?
Published 28.03.2008