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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 safety in the cost-of-living crisis
The cost-of-living crisis is not a new issue, but according to Draeger’s 2023 research there are some significant concerns and issues relating to the way...
Published 25 Jul 2023
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Why employers are avoiding mental health conversations
Communication should be the first step to solving any mental health problem; staff need to feel that they are able to openly discuss their issues...
Published 18 Jul 2023
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Health and safety: what is 'reasonably practicable'?
The legal term ‘reasonably practicable’ plays a crucial role in determining the level of care and precautions required in different areas of law, such as...
Published 18 Jul 2023
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Working Time Regulations: opting out
The Working Time Regulations (WTR) are a set of laws that govern the hours of work, rest breaks, and annual leave entitlements for employees. While...
Published 18 Jul 2023
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Why are falls from height still the highest cause of deaths?
Work at height continues to be the most common cause of fatal injury, according to the HSE’s latest statistics, published on 6 July....
Published 11 Jul 2023
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Fire safety: who’s responsible for non-domestic premises?
With many changes introduced by the Building Safety Act 2022, implemented in April 2022, there remains some confusion over who’s responsible for what buildings and...
Published 11 Jul 2023
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Work-related fatality figures published
One hundred and thirty-five workers were killed in work-related incidents in Great Britain in the last year, according to figures published on 6 July by...
Published 11 Jul 2023
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BRIEFINGS
What employers need to know about occupational health
If you’ve dealt with an employee who’s been on sickness absence, or one who’s experiencing a long-term disability or medical condition, you may have come...
Published 11 Jul 2023
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Alcohol at work: time to address the drinking culture?
It’s Alcohol Awareness Week (3-9 July). Organised by Alcohol Change UK, this year’s event focuses on the costs of alcohol. ...
Published 6 Jul 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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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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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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