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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Sexual harassment is not necessarily sexual in nature
Two recent decisions from the Employment Tribunal illustrate the breadth of the legal definition of unlawful harassment related to sex. This briefing by Charles Pigott,...
Published 15 Jun 2022
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IOSH responds to G7 declaration on occupational safety and health
The G7 Labour and Employment Ministers, together with Development Ministers, have placed a strong focus on building back better, greener, and more inclusively. They also...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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HSE: We need to continue to build on our strong expertise and experience to address future challenges
Alongside the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, this year also marks 50 years since the publication of the Robens Report, which led to the Health & Safety...
Published 1 Jun 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Religious discrimination in the workplace
With the recent announcement that Elon Musk is to buy Twitter, and his avowed intent to increase its commitment to free speech, attention has turned...
Published 24 May 2022
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Fire Safety Act 2021: Information on commencement of sections 1 and 3 of the Fire Safety Act
Sections 1 and 3 of the Fire Safety Act commenced on 16 May 2022. In the case of multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety Act...
Published 24 May 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Communicating dismissals – what you need to know
If an employee is dismissed but never receives the communication, are they actually dismissed? This briefing by employment solicitor Eleanor Gow, at rradar, looks at...
Published 17 May 2022
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Counter-attacks on cybersecurity - using International Standards
Cyber-attacks are costly, disruptive and a growing threat to business, governments and society alike. Happily, an arsenal of standards helps stay ahead of the game....
Published 17 May 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Top tips for preventing loneliness at work
Mental Health Awareness Week takes place in the UK from 9-15 May. This year’s theme is loneliness. In this briefing, Ryan Exley, OSH content developer...
Published 11 May 2022
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Fundamentals – the growth of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance – has become shorthand for all that is good and green in innovation and industry. But what is it...
Published 11 May 2022
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
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Asbestos - the effects of exposure over time
Asbestos exposure is responsible for approximately 2,500 deaths every year in the UK from Mesothelioma. In this briefing, Lorna Webster, partner at Hodge Jones &...
Published 29 Mar 2022
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Back pain - the impact of homeworking
This year’s Back Care Awareness Week (4-8 October) focuses on working from home. This briefing looks at problems caused by the incorrect use of display...
Published 29 Sept 2021
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IOSH sees ‘Secret Seven Go Missing’ from King’s Speech
The first King’s Speech in 70 years was delivered on 7 November in Parliament. Those hoping to hear a planned legislative agenda that would deliver...
Published 14 Nov 2023
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Top tips to help reduce stress in the workplace
Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. It can place immense demands on workers’ physical...
Published 20 Apr 2022
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What do the HSE’s statistics tell us about our approach to health and safety?
Each year, statistics relating to accidents, incidents, fatalities and occupational diseases are published. Organisations want to see how they have fared, or not. So do...
Published 27 Nov 2023
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What does Meta’s £1.2bn fine mean for UK businesses?
In May 2023, Meta, the company that owns Facebook, was fined £1.2 billon by Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) for mishandling people’s data when transferring...
Published 13 Jun 2023
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 takes place on 15 to 21 May, and this year focuses on anxiety. In this briefing, we examine who has a role to play i...
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