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Extreme weather: protecting staff and site
Construction is notoriously a high-risk industry, but as the winter months hit with adverse weather conditions, it brings a whole new set of hazards and...
Published 17 Feb 2021
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How safe is the air in your office?
Ventilation is an important factor in preventing the virus that causes COVID-19 from spreading indoors. ...
Published 16 Feb 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Defending discrimination claims: a tick-box approach won't cut it
The recent case of Allay (UK) Limited v. Gehlen provides some helpful guidance for employers on defending discrimination claims....
Published 16 Feb 2021
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How the pandemic shaped sustainability goals for commercial buildings
Last year provided many unforeseen challenges for the building management industry; despite it all, sustainability commitments remained steady....
Published 16 Feb 2021
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Landmark UK pensions Bill receives Royal Assent
The biggest shake-up of UK pensions for decades has been confirmed as the Pension Schemes Bill receives Royal Assent....
Published 16 Feb 2021
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When is COVID-19 reportable under RIDDOR?
The HSE has issued guidance for employers as to when an occurrence of COVID-19 needs to be reported under the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and...
Published 16 Feb 2021
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What does the office of 2021 look like?
The last year has changed how businesses are able to function and as a result commercial properties have had to adapt. ...
Published 16 Feb 2021
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Construction firms fined for unsafe removal of asbestos
A construction company and a property management company have both been fined after failing to manage asbestos safely....
Published 15 Feb 2021
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Government funding for unsafe cladding - who really foots the bill?
The discussion around building safety, and particularly the replacement of combustible cladding, continues to dominate the headlines for the construction sector. ...
Published 11 Feb 2021
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68% of workers do not feel safe in their workplace
Nearly a quarter of remote workers would quit before returning to a risky worksite....
Published 19 Jan 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
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Anxiety is on the increase, but mental health support is lacking
Sixty-eight percent of employees have felt anxious and apprehensive about returning to work, while 35% report their mental health is worse now compared to before...
Published 23 Sept 2020
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Workplace first aid kits: what should be in them?
The contents of your workplace first aid kit should be guided by your first aid needs assessment. This should take into account the level of...
Published 16 Jan 2019
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Walking from bed to desk is commuting, German court rules
A German worker who had an accident while walking from his bed to his computer when he was working from home was officially commuting, a...
Published 2 Mar 2022
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Asbestos in schools: an inspector calls
The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections of primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from October 2023 onwards to...
Published 25 Sept 2023
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‘Ethical veganism’ now a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
A judge in a UK Employment Tribunal has ruled that being vegan, for ethical reasons, amounts to a ‘philosophical belief’ and is therefore protected by...
Published 8 Jan 2020
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