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Welcome to the community zone – where knowledge meets safety, and community fosters excellence. Our Community Zone is your go-to destination for a wealth of insights, news, and expert guidance in health and safety, redefining the landscape of workplace management. Our comprehensive updates ensure you are well-informed about the ever-evolving landscape of health and safety.

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Working safely in vehicles during COVID-19: government guidance

The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have issued new guidance on working safely during...

Published 11 May 2020

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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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COVID-19: Changing the way we learn forever?

Pre-Coronavirus, we were already seeing a movement away from traditional instructor-led (‘classroom’) training towards digital learning, but now it seems the COVID-19 pandemic is making...

Published 6 May 2020

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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Law Commission recommends increased powers for Employment Tribunals

Recommendations to improve how employment law disputes are decided have been published by the Law Commission....

Published 6 May 2020

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RISK

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European court issues ‘worker’ status clarification in Yodel Tribunal case

The European Court of Justice (CJEU) has provided clarification around how ‘worker’ status is defined under EU law, but has stopped short of making an...

Published 6 May 2020

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PEOPLE AND CULTURE

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Disabled bank worker wins record £4.7million discrimination payout

A bank worker who was tormented by colleagues because of her disabilities has won a record discrimination payout of £4.7million....

Published 6 May 2020

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RISK

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COVID-19 crisis: cyber security advice for building owners and facilities managers

The Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and the Internet of Things Security Foundation (IoTSF) have produced guidance on managing potential security risks associated with building management systems...

Published 6 May 2020

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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES

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BPA lobbies for business rates relief for car parks during COVID-19

The British Parking Association (BPA) is actively lobbying the government on behalf of its members to provide clarity on the issue of business rates relief....

Published 5 May 2020

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RISK

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No one should return to work without “tough new measures” on safety, says TUC

The TUC is calling on government to introduce tough new measures to ensure that, before lockdown restrictions are eased, all employers assess the risks of their staff returning...

Published 30 Apr 2020

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RISK

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Returning to work from lockdown – preparing your workplace and workforce

Over the next few weeks, as certain restrictions are lifted and some people start to return to work, building managers will be putting in place...

Published 30 Apr 2020

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Humanising the statistics - why H&S isn't a numbers game

Published 31 Oct 2024

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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

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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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RISK

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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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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

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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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