If you believed all the headlines, you’d think we were in the grip of a claims epidemic - employees claiming for every little bump and sprain. What’s the reality and what can you do to reduce your
(personal) exposure to risk?
Published 15.03.2006
Workplace Health Connect is a government initiative aimed at helping employers cope with health and safety and personnel issues. Is this a service you should consider or could it be used against you?
Published 12.03.2008
Workplace accidents can and do happen. But what if an employee slips over and is hurt whilst visiting a client’s premises? Will it be you as the company director, your member of staff, or the client
who is responsible for their injury?
Published 19.01.2010
The new rules on managing asbestos have now been in force for a couple of years. With talk of directors going to jail, what’s been the reality?
Published 26.10.2005
You’ve moved to out of town premises so you want to buy in some basic food items to make it easier for your employees at lunchtime. A colleague warns you that you’ll have to meet food hygiene
standards or you could be fined. Is he right?
Published 09.01.2017
As a director, you usually sign all the company’s contractual documents. Could this place you at risk if ever there’s a problem? What can be done about it?
Published 07.12.2005
You strongly suspect that an employee drives a minicab at night to earn extra cash. He looks tired and you’re worried about your potential liability for an accident caused by fatigue. What should you
do?
Published 05.12.2007
Following a recent inspection by the Health & Safety Executive, you’ve been advised to set up a formal committee to discuss any health and safety issues which arise. Is it necessary and could it
really help avoid personal liability?
Published 22.11.2006
Making your company successful is your main concern, but if you don’t look out for potential conflicts of interest you might be in trouble with your fellow directors or worse still, face costly
penalties. What steps can you take to avoid both?
Published 10.05.2013
In a recent case involving a breach of health and safety rules, a company was hit with a hefty fine for not remedying a risk it had identified. What steps can you take to avoid getting caught in the
same trap?
Published 03.10.2011