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An Employers Guide to Discrimination in the Workplace

An Employers Guide to Discrimination in the Workplace

Discrimination in employment is a vast topic, and not one that can be examined in one article. What this article will seek to do is take a whistle-top tour through the topic, giving an overview of the legally defined forms of discrimination, how to recognise them, the impact a discrimination claim can have on your […]

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Can Employers Require Staff to have a Covid-19 Vaccination?

Can Employers Require Staff to have a Covid-19 Vaccination?

On June 16th, 2021, the then Secretary of State for Health, Matt Hancock, confirmed to Parliament that COVID-19 vaccinations are to become compulsory for staff in care homes in England. It is important to note that as the law stands today it is still not possible for an employer to require staff to have a […]

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What is the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and what does the Regulations cover?

What is the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 and what does the Regulations cover?

The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 which came into force on the 29th December 1999 (also called the Management Regs or MHSWR) is an important piece of UK Health and Safety law.  Whereas the Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 outlines the general duties of employers, self-employed people and […]

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Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

Safety Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

This article is aimed at companies who carry out work or who are based within the Republic of Ireland, but it may also be beneficial to those who are considering taking work within the Republic of Ireland such as an electrical job. The aim of the article is to provide guidance on the Safety, Health […]

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Mobile Scaffold Tower Safety | An Essential Guide for Employers

Mobile Scaffold Tower Safety | An Essential Guide for Employers

This article is aimed at companies who use a scaffold tower but may also be beneficial to those who hire contractors who potentially may use a scaffold tower as part of their work. The aim of the article is to provide guidance on what a scaffold tower is, addressing the standard governing scaffold towers and […]

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Inspection Pit Safety | Vehicle Repair Health and Safety

Inspection Pit Safety | Vehicle Repair Health and Safety

Businesses which inspect, maintain and repair motor vehicles sometimes have inspection pits on their premises. Inspection pits are narrow sunken areas in the ground which a vehicle can drive over and park so that mechanics can gain easy access under the vehicle without the need to jack or lift the vehicle up. Although inspection pits […]

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Self Isolation Guidance | What to do when employees need to self isolate?

Self Isolation Guidance | What to do when employees need to self isolate?

With the current traffic light system in place for travelling abroad, most Brits will have to self-isolate at home or quarantine in a hotel when they return. As this is generally for 10 days dependent on the country and whether it’s in red, amber or green, it’s important to keep an eye on the changing […]

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Working safely on Fragile Roofs & Safe Working Practices

Working safely on Fragile Roofs & Safe Working Practices

Falls through fragile roof surfaces can cause death and serious injury. The HSE are regularly publishing press releases about incidents resulting in prosecutions, where poorly planned works have led to falls through fragile roofs and roof lights.One of these prosecutions was the case of a fatal fall at a farm in Wrexham whereby a self-employed […]

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