You employ staff in practical roles in which they use basic tools, including unpowered equipment like hammers as well as battery drills. It feels over the top to give formal training. What exactly is
required?
Published 01.06.2021
You might need to bring in self-employed specialists or contractors to undertake specific tasks. You know that you have some health and safety responsibilities towards them, but how far do they
extend?
Published 17.05.2019
A member of your team has started to work late in the office and is often the only person on the premises after dark. It’s been suggested that this could put the company in breach of health and
safety legislation. Is this true?
Published 09.06.2014
Apparently, 14% of employees have operated dangerous machinery after consuming alcohol - but they’re just the ones who are prepared to admit it. When does this commonly happen and how can you prevent
it?
Published 26.05.2015
Official figures show that health and safety fines have doubled in the last year, reaching £76 million. What’s behind this increase and how can you avoid trouble for your business?
Published 08.12.2017
HSE research shows that there have been at least 169,000 manual handling injuries in the last twelve months. So what are the key things you should be doing to reduce the likelihood of problems
occurring in your business?
Published 11.01.2016
You issue outdoor workers with fleece jackets and gloves. However, you’re finding that they don’t return them when they leave. As this is getting expensive, can you just deduct the cost from their
final pay, and if not, what can you do?
Published 20.12.2006
Another director has come to you in a panic. They’ve heard that under new rules, all employees who are first aiders must now undergo annual refresher training with an accredited trainer. How can you
put their mind at rest?
Published 27.10.2009
In certain circumstances businesses have a legal duty to place members of staff under health surveillance. When does this requirement apply and what records must you maintain?
Published 12.06.2017
You signed up to have your waste removed. But now the waste disposal company say they won’t collect any more skips on health and safety grounds. They’ll only resume the service if you pay more! What
can you do?
Published 03.12.2008