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14/02/2022

What does law say about remote workers? Learn more about keeping your people safe in our latest health and safety blog

As of 27th January, COVID-19 restrictions in England have been relaxed considerably. As well as the end of mandatory face coverings and COVID passes for large events, the government has also withdrawn its advice to “work from home if you can”. With slight variation, Scotland and Wales have fol...

26/01/2022

Natasha's Law came into effect in October 2021. If you work in the food industry, you should already be aware of these changes. However, it’s still worth going over some of the finer points to keep your business safe

The food industry is subject to some of the strictest health and safety regulations in the country. If you work with food, you’ll know the importance of protecting not only your staff, but the general public as well. This became all too apparent in 2016 with the death of 15-year-old Natasha Ednan-...

11/01/2022

New rules on driving with a mobile phone

04/01/2022

Preparing for a COVID-19 spot check

23/12/2021

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11/08/2021

An accident on your business premises involving a member of the public can be extremely damaging and costly. Read more about common risks and your obligations in our latest blog

When we talk about workplace health and safety, your first thought is probably for the health and safety of your staff. This is perfectly natural, but it’s only part of the story. As an employer, you also have a legal obligation to keep members of the public safe. Neglecting this aspect of H&S can...

20/07/2021

Are you thinking about bringing employees back to work? Proceed with caution and don’t rush in order to protect your business and employees

As we’re sure you know, 19th July marked the end of most mandatory COVID-19 safety regulations in the UK. After a delay of a month, “Freedom Day” saw the repeal of social distancing rules and restrictions on indoor gatherings. Significantly, the government has withdrawn its official advice to ...

01/07/2021

There is no direct legal requirement for employers to investigate accidents. However, there are two pieces of legislation that suggest it might be necessary. Find out more in our latest blog

A workplace accident is never welcome, but it may have positive effects. Learning from accidents can help you to correct flaws in your health and safety practices, ensuring there are no repeats. In some cases, the lessons are obvious. If a worker trips on a loose wire, both the cause of the accident...

28/06/2021

Does your equipment meet health and safety standards? Why is it vital to report accidents? Returning to the office and need to think about health & safety requirements? These are some of the questions we look at in our Safety Matters newsletter.

Back to the office: your safety checklist The end of lockdown may have been delayed, but it buys further time to plan a safe return to work for you and your employees. The important thing is not to rush the transition. Even when restrictions are lifted, COVID safety measures will still be necessary....