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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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HSE publishes annual work-related ill health and injury statistics for 2022/23
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today published its annual statistics on work-related ill health and workplace injuries, revealing that nearly two million workers...
Published 22 Nov 2023
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Asbestos and women: the hidden killer
Each year, around 400 women die from mesothelioma caused by asbestos in the UK, yet the majority were not directly exposed to the deadly fibres...
Published 22 Nov 2023
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Failure to heed audits and warnings: the courts’ view
Recent decisions from the Court of Appeal demonstrate how the courts view poor audit reports, the failure to heed warnings, and the impact these have...
Published 15 Nov 2023
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Duty to protect the public highlighted as child suffers fractured skull
The legal duty of companies to keep both workers and members of the public safe has been highlighted by a recent case in which a...
Published 14 Nov 2023
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Residents put at risk during removal of cladding
A health and safety inspector has found cladding lying on residents’ balconies at a Liverpool apartment block, posing a serious fire risk....
Published 14 Nov 2023
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Tests reveal non-compliant safety footwear on market
British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) testing has revealed that a significant amount of safety footwear produced by non-members is failing to perform as advertised....
Published 14 Nov 2023
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IOSH sees ‘Secret Seven Go Missing’ from King’s Speech
The first King’s Speech in 70 years was delivered on 7 November in Parliament. Those hoping to hear a planned legislative agenda that would deliver...
Published 14 Nov 2023
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Government has failed to reduce physical risks at work over the last three years says TUC
A new TUC survey of over 3,000 union health and safety representatives has revealed that no progress has been made in reducing physical risks for...
Published 13 Nov 2023
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New online learning tool helps businesses address work-related stress
A “much needed” new online learning tool designed to prevent work-related stress has been launched by the HSE. Businesses are encouraged to sign up to...
Published 9 Nov 2023
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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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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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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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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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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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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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