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COSHH Risk Assessments | Your Essential Health & Safety Guide

COSHH Risk Assessments | Your Essential Health & Safety Guide

A recent tragic case highlights the importance of carrying out COSHH risk assessments before workers use any products. By law, your supplier must give you an up to date safety data sheet for a substance that is ‘dangerous for supply’. If a substance is hazardous, employers should research to find out if safer alternatives are […]

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What Health & Safety Information Do I Need to Display?

What Health & Safety Information Do I Need to Display?

There’s certain health and safety information you should be displaying in your workplace including a health and safety law poster. Some are legally required and others are just good practice, we review four of the most important and provide practical advice. 1. Health and Safety Law Poster The Health and Safety Information for Employees Regulations […]

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RIDDOR Reporting – A Practical Guide for Businesses

RIDDOR Reporting – A Practical Guide for Businesses

The HSE have recently announced that they are in the process of refreshing their RIDDOR reporting forms to make the reporting process easier for the user. The HSE aims to have all forms refreshed by April 2019. We review the upcoming changes and what you need to know.One of the main differences between the old […]

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Health and Safety Legislation In 2019 – How to Prepare

Health and Safety Legislation In 2019 – How to Prepare

Health and safety legislation is in a constant state of flux, evolving and adapting to new workplace realities as they emerge. Changes are also being made to prepare the UK for its imminent exit from the European Union. So what’s on the horizon for 2019? Health and Safety (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018 The government […]

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An Essential Guide to the CDM Regulations 2015

An Essential Guide to the CDM Regulations 2015

The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015) came into force on the 6th April 2015 to replace CDM 2007. The purpose of the CDM Regulations 2015 is to improve health and safety by placing duties on everyone involved in the Construction Industry. The aim of this guide is to give you a practical […]

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Health and Safety – Latest News and Legislation Changes in 2019

Health and Safety – Latest News and Legislation Changes in 2019

Health and safety legislation is constantly evolving and the HSE regularly promote new safety campaigns or issue safety alerts. We understand that it’s not easy for businesses to keep up to date with legislation changes in 2019, so read our round-up of key Health and Safety news. HSE Farm Inspections in 2019 The HSE have […]

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School Health and Safety: the Complete Guide

School Health and Safety: the Complete Guide

Health and Safety policies are an essential means of reducing and mitigating risks in the workplace. Though all policies will share some common features, there are also many factors that are unique to a particular environment. With this in mind, we review the unique challenges that come with delivering effective school Health and Safety. What […]

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Employing Young People: A Brief Health & Safety Guide for Employers

Employing Young People: A Brief Health & Safety Guide for Employers

Health and Safety legislation places a duty of care onto employers to protect the health, safety and welfare of all their employees and anyone else who may be affected by their work. Some employees may be more vulnerable than other employees and this needs to be taken into consideration by employers when controlling risks. For […]

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