Occupational ill health and disease – don’t let it be a burden 23.07.2014 For many employees occupational ill health or disease can be life altering, but for some it can mean premature life... Read the article
Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) Programmes 24.06.2014 When selecting RPE, information such as the type of substance to be protected against, exposure levels and the type of... Read the article
Greater fines given to Health & Safety breaches 16.06.2014 This gave lower courts greater sentencing powers, including: The option to imprison offenders. The ability to increase fines for breaches... Read the article
12 months of ‘Fee for Intervention’ (FFI) 31.01.2014 The total level of fees invoiced for the second 6 months of this 12 month period represents a 16%... Read the article
Employment Law and Health & Safety News Round Up Dec 2013 20.12.2013 VOSA have roadside examiners who have the authority to issue on the spot fines, immobilise vans (if on the... Read the article
Take precautions this winter 06.12.2013 With a number of casualties already reported in December 2013 employers should look to advise their employees on how to... Read the article
New regulations to control risks posed by sharps in healthcare 22.08.2013 What are Sharps? ‘Sharps’ are medical sharps, e.g. syringes, needles and scalpels used in specific healthcare activities and which... Read the article
Lift trucks – operator training and safe use 15.08.2013 Therefore, it is crucial for employers to ensure that all of their lift truck operators have had appropriate training*... Read the article
Health surveillance 08.08.2013 What is health surveillance? Health surveillance is a system of ongoing health checks* and is important to help:- detect... Read the article