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Unbearably cold office? Your legal duties explained
Winter is truly upon us and as temperatures drop, some employees are spending their days in uncomfortably cold workplaces. For employers, this is a vital issue that needs to be addressed. While heating can be costly, the price of not meeting your legal duties when it comes to workplace temperature could be higher.
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Mental health at work – where are we now?
Mental health appears in the news often, but, it seems, there has been little legal or strategic progression when it comes to mental health in...
Published 21 Feb 2024
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RISK
NEWS
Workplace accidents: the dangers of the blame game
Pointing the finger of blame in the event of an accident can derail occupational safety and health culture. Head of Advice and Practice at IOSH,...
Published 21 Feb 2024
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RISK
NEWS
Failing PPE: are you safety checking employees’ equipment?
The British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) has issued a warning to those overseeing personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety product procurement after their latest tests...
Published 21 Feb 2024
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RISK
NEWS
Falls from height: would simpler reporting improve statistics?
The Access Industry Forum (AIF), the forum that represents the principal work at height trade associations and federations, is calling for clearer reporting of workplace...
Published 14 Feb 2024
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Heatwaves: preparing for the “silent killer” at work
2022 saw UK temperatures soar to above 40°C for the first time, while 2023 was the world’s hottest year on record. The Environmental Audit Committee...
Published 14 Feb 2024
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
Employee investigations: what, when and how
Taking action based on allegations of employee misconduct, harassment, bullying, or unsafe business practices can be fraught with risk. In this briefing, Ben Holt, Managing...
Published 14 Feb 2024
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RISK
NEWS
Manual handling – ten things you might not know!
There are lots of myths around manual handling, including what constitutes manual handling and the effects poor practice can have on the body and mind....
Published 6 Feb 2024
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RISK
NEWS
Corporate manslaughter conviction raises importance of pedestrian routes
A recent corporate manslaughter case has highlighted the importance of providing separate pedestrian and traffic routes on work sites and the legal responsibility to do...
Published 6 Feb 2024
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RISK
NEWS
Crystal ball gazing – H&S in 2024 and beyond
In its most recent Annual Report, titled Protecting People and Places, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) set out the five key objectives that will...
Published 6 Feb 2024
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
BRIEFINGS
The workplace Christmas party
There are many benefits to having an ‘in person’ work Christmas party. It is an ideal opportunity for colleagues to get together in a relaxed...
Published 8 Dec 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Muslim banker sacked for calling his boss on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed
A Muslim banker who lost his job after contacting his bosses on Christmas Day was unfairly dismissed, an Employment Tribunal has ruled. ...
Published 7 Apr 2021
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
HSE produces risk assessment on working in cold temperatures
As winter takes hold, the HSE has produced some helpful advice on keeping people as comfortable as possible when working in the cold....
Published 1 Dec 2022
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RISK
NEWS
Work at height: employee’s fall from driver’s cab results in £1m fine
A logistics company has been fined £1 million after an employee fell over ten metres and sustained serious injuries....
Published 13 Aug 2024
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RISK
GUIDES
The dangers of working at height: a manager’s guide
Working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. Common cases include falls from ladders and through fragile surfaces....
Published 11 Apr 2023
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
It’s time to get tough on asbestos, says IOSH
Stronger measures on asbestos management are needed to save lives, according to the global body for health and safety professionals....
Published 8 Feb 2022
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