You’ve heard there have been recent changes to health and safety regulations, and as a director you’re responsible for ensuring your company complies with these. What are the changes and when did
they come into force?
Published 01.05.2012
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
In a recent case, a sole director sustained a serious personal injury at work. When he sought financial compensation from the company, its insurers successfully defended the claim. Where did this
director go wrong?
Published 07.06.2013
The HSE says directors should follow its guidance on how health and safety should be managed in the workplace. So, are you legally required to do this and what could happen if you don’t?
Published 16.09.2009
Inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency and police have a wide range of powers to investigate workplace accidents. So in this worst case scenario, how should the directors
react to a formal investigation?
Published 17.05.2011
You have to report certain accidents to the Health & Safety Executive, but what about all the others - the trivial ones that need a plaster or result in no injuries? How can recording these save
you money?
Published 28.04.2020
The company has invested time and money training a member of staff to conduct workplace risk assessments. Trouble is, due to concerns about personal liability, he’s now refusing to sign them. What’s
the legal position?
Published 18.03.2011
You’ve decided to employ a firm to build an extension on your office. But a fellow director warns you that you need to make some checks on the contractor’s safety record before you sign a contract.
Is he right?
Published 05.01.2010
One of your experienced workers is leaving and you want to replace him with a young trainee. She will be cheaper to employ, but one of your fellow directors reckons extra health and safety rules
won’t allow it. Is he right?
Published 30.08.2013