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Ensuring the Health and Safety of Young People on Work Experience Placements

Ensuring the Health and Safety of Young People on Work Experience Placements

Work experience placements offer young people invaluable insights into the working world, helping them develop practical skills and understand the dynamics of various industries. However, ensuring the health and safety of these young individuals is paramount. This article provides an overview of the essential health and safety considerations for employers and those involved in arranging […]

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The Top 10 Questions Employer’s are Asking Around Labour’s Employment Law Changes

The Top 10 Questions Employer’s are Asking Around Labour’s Employment Law Changes

Following Labour successfully winning the election and their planned, extensive employment law changes set to go through Parliament, here are the top ten questions employers are asking: 1. How should we prepare for the potential abolition of the 2-year qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims? To prepare for the abolition of the 2-year qualifying period […]

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Labour ‘Employment Tribunal’ Reforms Plans 2024

Labour ‘Employment Tribunal’ Reforms Plans 2024

In this article, we will explore Labour’s proposed reforms to the Employment Tribunal system and their potential implications for businesses and employees. These reforms could include extending time periods for lodging claims, increasing caps on compensation, and introducing tougher penalties for breaches of employment law. There may also be penalties against individual directors for non-compliance. […]

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Labour General Election Win: Employment Law Implications for Employers

Labour General Election Win: Employment Law Implications for Employers

With Labour winning the 2024 general election we take a look at what they are proposing to introduce in regards to Employment Law changes. Labour Party: Strengthening Workers’ Rights Since its Employment Rights (A New Deal for Working People) Green Paper in 2021, Labour has been clear that it intends to shake up the current […]

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How Our Comprehensive Health and Safety Package Can Benefit Your Engineering Company

How Our Comprehensive Health and Safety Package Can Benefit Your Engineering Company

Engineering companies face unique challenges in maintaining a safe and compliant workplace, given the inherent risks of the industry. From managing machinery hazards to ensuring regulatory compliance, staying on top of health and safety is crucial not only for protecting workers but also for sustaining operational efficiency and reputation. Our tailored health and safety package […]

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The Benefits of Using an External Company to Conduct Regular Health and Safety Audits

The Benefits of Using an External Company to Conduct Regular Health and Safety Audits

In industries where workplace safety is paramount, such as engineering, manufacturing, and construction, maintaining high health and safety standards is not just a legal obligation but a moral imperative. One of the most effective ways to ensure compliance and foster a culture of safety is through regular audits. While many organisations conduct these internally, outsourcing […]

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Grandfather Rights are Ending, Are you Ready?

Grandfather Rights are Ending, Are you Ready?

All cards issued under Industry Accreditation or Grandfather Rights will expire on December 31, 2024. If you have not completed your relevant qualification by this time, you may be denied access to a site. If you hold a CSCS Card with the relevant NVQ, your card will remain valid until the expiry date. However, if […]

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Managing Health and Safety Risks in Engineering

Managing Health and Safety Risks in Engineering

Engineering and manufacturing sectors remain cornerstones of the UK economy. Despite shifts in global manufacturing dynamics, these industries continue to demonstrate their importance, with MakeUK reporting a £217 billion GVA output in 2024, supporting 2.6 million jobs.These statistics underline the vital role these sectors play today. However, their contributions are coupled with significant workplace risks, […]

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