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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
Landmark Bill to deliver biggest changes to building safety for 40 years
The government has published a landmark Bill to deliver the biggest changes to building safety for nearly 40 years....
Published 22 Jul 2020
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RISK
NEWS
Handling collective redundancies after lockdown
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a huge toll on many businesses, and handling collective redundancies is something many may have to deal with....
Published 22 Jul 2020
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Hairdresser wins landmark legal battle changing the future for beauty workers
A hairdresser has won a ‘landmark’ legal battle that is set to have implications for thousands of beauty industry workers....
Published 22 Jul 2020
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RISK
NEWS
Employees welcome digital health support but worry about personal health data use
The majority of employees think businesses should provide more physical and mental health support through technology, with apps, wearables and online services high on the...
Published 22 Jul 2020
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Consultant fined for providing incompetent health and safety advice
A self-employed consultant has been fined for breach of legislation for providing health and safety advice on technical and complex matters while not being qualified...
Published 22 Jul 2020
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
Employees facing increased customer hostility during pandemic
Customer-facing staff have been subject to increasing levels of hostility from customers during the pandemic. ...
Published 22 Jul 2020
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Explained: the draft Building Safety Bill
The government is bringing forward fundamental changes in the draft Building Safety Bill that will improve building and fire safety....
Published 18 Jul 2020
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Is your post-COVID-19 building or service accessible?
The COVID-19 outbreak has caused many companies to adapt their buildings and working areas in order to ensure staff and customers are socially distant, but...
Published 15 Jul 2020
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NEWS
82% agree health and safety courses drive business benefits
Managers play a crucial role in preventing work-related accidents and ill health – but one in five companies don’t train them in health and safety,...
Published 15 Jul 2020
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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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