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Employers have a legal duty under the Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981 to provide adequate and appropriate first aid arrangements for their workforce. This includes ensuring that employees have access to suitably trained first aiders. The Regulations apply to all workplaces regardless of size, which means including those with fewer than five employees and […]

With the UK experiencing increasingly warmer summers, the risks of heat stress and heat stroke have become serious health and safety concerns. For employers, especially those with outdoor or physically demanding roles, it is essential to understand these risks and take preventive action in line with legislation and HSE guidance. This article provides guidance to […]

With the summer holiday season in full swing, it’s a good time to remind both employers and employees of the key rules surrounding annual leave requests, employer rights, and best practice for managing holiday entitlement in line with UK employment law. Requesting Annual Leave Employees should request holidays in line with their contract or company […]

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) involves regularly checking electrical items to ensure they are safe for continued use. This includes everything from kettles and microwaves to chargers, vacuum cleaners, and IT equipment. PAT is not just about compliance—it’s about protecting people. Regular inspections, especially in high-use or high-risk environments, can prevent injuries and help your business […]

Memorial burial grounds are sacred spaces, serving not only as final resting places but also as important locations for remembrance, heritage, and community reflection. While these sites often convey peace and tranquility, they also present a range of health and safety hazards that require careful management. Whether overseen by local authorities, religious organisations, private operators, […]

Have you ever walked into a workplace plastered with safety signs, where every wall, entry point, and corridor is dotted with instructions, warnings, and prohibition notices? While the intention may be good, the result can be the opposite of what’s intended. Safety signage plays a critical role in communicating hazards and guiding behaviour, but when […]

Whilst the Employment Rights Bill continues on its progress towards becoming law, one of the more recently added provisions will place increased obligations on employers who make use of agency staff. At present, agency workers have certain rights arising from existing legislation – most of which rest with the agency itself – including that after […]

Keeping up with employment law changes can often feel like a challenge; perhaps even more so recently with the planned reforms to employment rights announced by the Government. To help, we have compiled a summary of the main recent updates over the last year and what you can expect  to see on the horizon as […]