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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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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
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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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
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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RISK
NEWS
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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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
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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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
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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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
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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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
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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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
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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RISK
NEWS
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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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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