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Almost every business has some office work, and many tasks involve the use of computers. It should also be recognised that many people may work out of recognised business hours and work from laptops, tablets and phones. The Cambridge Dictionary defines business hours as “the part of the day when a business is usually open”. Some rudimentary things can go a long […]

Exposure to workplace noise can cause permanent, irremediable hearing damage. It is one of the most common health problems and can be difficult to detect as the effects build up gradually over time. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have identified that accross all sectors, industrial hearing loss remains the occupational disease with the highest […]

If you look across the skyline of most major UK cities, you are likely to see a number of tall standing cranes. This an indication that major construction activities are taking place.  These large pieces of work equipment are subject to the requirements of very important H&S Regulations, would you be surprised therefore to learn […]

In a workplace setting, workplace housekeeping applies to the routine and scheduled cleaning and management of workplace conditions. Housekeeping standards play a significant role in ensuring that orderly workplace conditions are achieved and maintained. What does workplace housekeeping mean? A robust programme of housekeeping can help control, mitigate or even eliminate workplace hazards. Unsatisfactory, inadequate […]

The aim of this article is to provide guidance on the changes to the Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations that are coming into force from the 6 April 2022, and how they will affect employers. Personal Protective Equipment at Work Employers have a legal duty to manage the risks within the workplace, and the […]

We review recent health and safety legislation updates which came into force earlier this month, and provide essential guidance and advice. Helping you to protect your business, and keep your employees and customers safe. Health and Safety Legislation & Covid-19 On the 1 April 2022, the Government removed all remaining restrictions and introduced guidance on […]

Staying on top of changes to Employment Law has never been more important. Our HR legislation update 2022 has a roundup of the key changes affecting UK businesses this spring, with practical advice and guidance from our expert Employment Law team. HR Legislation Update 2022 | Statutory Payments With recent legislation updates in April, below […]

We review the key role of a fire door retainer as part of your fire safety measures, and provide practical guidance about the 2015 Code of Practice for the operation of fire protection measures. Dorgard Fire Door Retainer Guidance Can the Dorgard Fire Door Retainer operate at only one decibel level? Dorgard’s react to a […]