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HSE prosecution rate down by a quarter, latest stats reveal
The HSE’s ability to bring prosecutions to a successful conclusion saw a noticeable downturn in 2018/19, as the total number of cases that…
Updated guidance on hand-arm vibration
What is it? L140 sets out the employer’s duties to control the risk from vibrating hand tools such as road breakers, strimmer’s, power…
Must Voluntary Overtime be included in Holiday Pay?
In June 2019 the court of appeal ruled that voluntary overtime should be factored into ambulance workers’ holiday pay. Does this mean that…
ISO plans 2021 launch for ISO travel risk management guidance standard
Health and safety specialists and representative bodies are to be invited to comment on the first draft of a new guidance standard on…
A complete range of consultancy services for successful certification
A complete range of consultancy services for successful certification Spectra provide a simple and cost-effective journey to ISO certification, and are experts in…
Managing performance and capability
Managing performance can be a challenge and is often put on the back burner, in the hope that everything will turn out OK….
Working in hot temperatures
As the temperature increases, so do the dangers of working outside during the hot weather. Knowing how to work safely in hot weather…
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…
