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
Even though you only have a couple of employees a colleague has told you that the relevant legislation has changed recently meaning you must have a trained first aider. Is she right?
Published 23.02.2016
The number of prosecutions under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations more than tripled last year. How can you stay out of the line of fire?
Published 12.03.2008
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
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
As the director responsible for health and safety, you ensure that everyone’s workstation has been assessed. As a result, one employee says you have to pay for her sight test every six months and a
new pair of specs. Is she right?
Published 04.07.2007
You recently dismissed an employee who said he would be telling the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) that the directors have “no idea” about health and safety. Will you really get a visit if he
makes the call?
Published 05.01.2010
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
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