You’ve put a lot of time and trouble into training your staff to ensure their safety. You’ve been working under the assumption that if they have an accident this will protect you. But in light of a
recent case, should you rely on this theory?
Published 26.02.2007
There are around eight million lone workers in the UK, making up 22% of the country’s total working population. A recent survey has highlighted that only 33% report concerns, yet 97% of companies
have policies in place. Why is there such a discrepancy and how can you overcome it?
Published 19.10.2023
The law protecting young workers is pretty strict, and as a flurry of recent cases shows, there are serious consequences for those who get it wrong. What do you need to know?
Published 16.05.2013
Ten years after the event Watling Tyres has been fined £1 million over the death of an apprentice. What can be learned from this case?
Published 21.06.2016
It’s what every manager of lone workers dreads: that an employee will have a serious accident and no one notices. What happened in the case of a Barnet housing provider and how can you avoid finding
yourself in a similar situation?
Published 30.01.2015
An apprentice suffered a serious hand injury after being left unsupervised following insufficient training. What were the implications for his employer and what can you do to prevent a similar
accident?
Published 30.03.2022
A new recruit has a certificate to show he’s already been trained in forklift truck operation. Is it safe to rely on this one piece of paper?
Published 20.11.2009
An increasing number of staff are asking to work flexibly. However, you can see potential health and safety implications in allowing it. What, if any, are the issues and how can they be overcome?
Published 26.03.2007
An employee of Veetee Rice Ltd died as a result of injuries sustained whilst trapped in a silo. His employer was prosecuted, plus the HSE saw fit to issue a warning. How did the incident happen and
could it have been prevented?
Published 03.12.2009
A recent case has highlighted that even when a company ceases trading the HSE may continue with legal proceedings against the directors. What happened and what can be learned?
Published 15.02.2012