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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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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
World's biggest four-day working week pilot begins
More than 3,000 workers across 70 companies started a four-day week on full pay this week in the world's biggest pilot scheme looking at productivity...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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NEWS
HSE guidance on risk assessment for pregnant workers changes
The HSE has announced that its guidance on new mothers and pregnant workers has changed, and employers must now complete an individual risk assessment for...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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PEOPLE AND CULTURE
NEWS
TUC: City bonuses are rising six times faster than wages
Bonuses in the City are at a record-high and rising six times faster than wages, according to new analysis published by the TUC. Analysis of...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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NEWS
Tackle road freight supply chain in two years or impose industry levy, warn MPs
Intervention is needed to ensure the UK’s road freight supply chain and its workforce are more robust and resilient, MPs on the Transport Committee are...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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RISK
NEWS
HSE supports workers’ health on construction sites
Construction sites across the country are to be targeted as part of a month-long respiratory health initiative by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Throughout...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Grenfell Tower cladding banned five years after deaths of 72 people
The specific type of cladding used on Grenfell Tower is now banned, five years after its use contributed to the fire that claimed the lives...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Government accused of ignoring UK’s cleaning industry
Frustrated business leaders have accused the Government of ignoring and overlooking one of the top ten biggest industries in the UK. Over two years, leaders...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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WORKPLACE AND FACILITIES
NEWS
Global plastic waste set to almost triple by 2060, says OECD
The amount of plastic waste produced globally is on track to almost triple by 2060, with around half ending up in landfill and less than...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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RISK
BRIEFINGS
IOSH responds to G7 declaration on occupational safety and health
The G7 Labour and Employment Ministers, together with Development Ministers, have placed a strong focus on building back better, greener, and more inclusively. They also...
Published 7 Jun 2022
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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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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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