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Violence at Work
Violence at work Statistics have been collated from government sources to show the present risk of violence in the workplace. What do the…
May Day 2020
Due to the 75th anniversary of VE day in 2020, the Government have announced a nationwide change to Bank Holidays next year. May…
Overhaul of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
The UK Government has confirmed that an overhaul of the Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) in England will begin later in…
What can you do about workplace romances?
With an estimated 25% of employees having met their long term partner at work, personal relationships in your workplace are inevitable. However, is…
HSE Inspectors to Target Construction First Dust Control Practice
Starting this week, HSE inspectors will be visiting sites across the UK focusing on controlling dust. Do you know the risks, how to…
HSE increases enforcement rate
The HSE has increased the rate it charges for its inspectors’ time under the fee for intervention scheme. How much could this cost…
Do you have an employee handbook detailing company policies and procedures?
Having a comprehensive employee handbook is essential for all employers. Detailing your policies and procedures provides your employees with answers to common questions…
FAQs – Bank Holidays
Most of us have been fortunate enough to enjoy the recent spate of bank holidays away from work, having time to spend with…
Religion in the workplace
As we are now into the second week of Ramadan, this has prompted some questions from our clients around religion in the workplace…
Parliament intervenes on work at height
Despite safety at height being near the top of the HSE's agenda for the last two decades, it has stubbornly remained the main cause of fatal accidents, with 35 fatalities in 2017/18.
