A report indicates that smartphones are covered by the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. What’s to know?
Published 28.08.2018
In the UK the standard of electrical installation work is generally high. But if you want to stay on the right side of the law, and protect your staff from harm, there’s no room for complacency. Use
our new policy to control the risks.
Published 10.09.2014
As homeworking gains in popularity, the potential health and safety pitfalls for you increase. So why not use our homeworking policy to help you establish ground rules that protect your position?
Published 31.01.2005
If your staff carry out significant manual handling tasks, be it lifting and carrying, pushing or pulling then it’s good practice to have a specific policy on the subject. What does ours cover and
what’s the benefit of using it?
Published 07.06.2012
As you may be aware, the police are taking a greater interest in road traffic accidents which are work-related. In order to protect yourself, why not use our Driving at Work Policy to make your
drivers aware of the standards you expect?
Published 24.10.2005
As the Noise at Work Regulations 2005 came into force in April 2006, you should ensure that any policy you have is updated to reflect the changes. If you need some help with this, why not use our
sample noise at work policy?
Published 22.05.2006
You’ve taken on temporary office workers via an employment agency. Who is responsible for workstation assessments, eye sight tests, etc.? Is it down to you as the host employer or the agency?
Published 12.09.2017
If you prepare, sell or serve food or drinks on your premises, you need to ensure that basic food hygiene standards are met and maintained. To set out your position on food safety, why not use our
new policy?
Published 12.10.2010
You’re concerned that some staff aren’t filling in the display screen equipment (DSE) risk assessment questionnaire properly, so risks are being left unmanaged. How can you stop this from happening?
Published 16.06.2008
You’ve decided to go through a workstation assessment with your staff, instead of just sending them a form. However, you’re at the point of stopping as you’re prompting numerous demands. Where are
you going wrong?
Published 10.09.2007