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 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
An employee has been working off-site using someone else’s equipment. What happens if they have an accident? Could you be liable?
Published 10.07.2009
You have to report certain accidents to the Health & Safety Executive, but what about all the others - the trivial ones that need a plaster or result in no injuries? How can recording these save
you money?
Published 28.04.2020
Recently, there have been a number of cases involving people who have been seriously injured whilst on someone else’s property. So what’s the current legal position and how can the directors protect
the company?
Published 01.05.2012
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
If you believed all the headlines, you’d think we were in the grip of a claims epidemic - employees claiming for every little bump and sprain. What’s the reality and what can you do to reduce your
(personal) exposure to risk?
Published 15.03.2006
You’ve heard that the outcome of a recent case makes it easier than ever for the Health and Safety Executive to pursue directors personally if their companies fall foul of workplace legislation. Is
this correct?
Published 07.05.2009
You’ve been using the same cleaner for quite a few years, but he’s about to retire. Should you look for another one-man band or switch to a professional cleaning contractor?
Published 12.11.2012
The company has invested time and money training a member of staff to conduct workplace risk assessments. Trouble is, due to concerns about personal liability, he’s now refusing to sign them. What’s
the legal position?
Published 18.03.2011