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Will capability assessment changes force sick employees into work?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation on changes to the Work Capability Assessment, however, the announcement has been met with...
Published 27 Sept 2023
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Transport: addressing high rates of falls from vehicles
Three million people in Great Britain work on or near vehicles as part of their regular job. Getting on and off a vehicle to carry...
Published 25 Sept 2023
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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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Time running out to register high-rise buildings
Time is running out for high-rise residential buildings to be registered with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR). ...
Published 25 Sept 2023
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E-cigarettes: are they covered by your smoking policy?
E-cigarettes have become a social phenomenon and were virtually unknown only a few years ago. Has your smoking policy been updated to take e-cigarettes into...
Published 19 Sept 2023
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Building materials: nothing lasts forever
Everything has a lifespan. Buildings and structures are designed to have an approximate lifespan before the components begin to deteriorate or decompose. Health and Safety...
Published 18 Sept 2023
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‘Martyn’s Law’: new duties to protect from terrorism
The Terrorism Protection of Premises Bill, also known as ‘Martyn’s Law’, is expected to become law next year, introducing a raft of new duties for...
Published 18 Sept 2023
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Legislation needed to tackle safety of self-driving vehicles
The Transport Committee has published its report on the future of self-driving vehicles (SDVs) and how the government should approach its introduction to the UK’s...
Published 18 Sept 2023
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Creating a culture of learning in the workplace
If you want to keep your most valued employees, you need to ensure that they feel a part of the organisation. This means ensuring your...
Published 13 Sept 2023
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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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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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