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 heard there have been recent changes to health and safety regulations, and as a director you’re responsible for ensuring your company complies with these. What are the changes and when did
they come into force?
Published 01.05.2012
One of your experienced workers is leaving and you want to replace him with a young trainee. She will be cheaper to employ, but one of your fellow directors reckons extra health and safety rules
won’t allow it. Is he right?
Published 30.08.2013
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
Whilst directors of large firms continue to evade responsibility for employee fatalities at work, directors of small companies aren’t so lucky. What valuable lessons can you learn from a recent case?
Published 05.07.2006
Under the new “Fee for Intervention” (FFI) scheme, the HSE can charge companies £124 per hour for its inspectors’ time. Should the directors be worried?
Published 17.10.2012
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
The new rules on managing asbestos have now been in force for a couple of years. With talk of directors going to jail, what’s been the reality?
Published 26.10.2005
Workplace Health Connect is a government initiative aimed at helping employers cope with health and safety and personnel issues. Is this a service you should consider or could it be used against you?
Published 12.03.2008