During the recent heavy snow, an employee slipped and broke an ankle. What are the key liability issues and how can you protect yourself next winter?
Published 28.03.2005
Now that winter is officially here, it’s dark when staff arrive for work and leave at night. What should you be doing to ensure any risks are managed and accidents prevented?
Published 19.11.2007
Due to the severity of recent weather, your efforts at clearing the snow and ice were soon overwhelmed. So does this mean you should simply give up, or are there other options available?
Published 10.02.2010
With wetter months approaching now is a good time to review your policy and procedures for preventing slips, trips and falls in the workplace. What should you be considering and are there any further
controls that could be applied?
Published 20.09.2023
Over the years the insurance industry and others have developed a better understanding of what’s needed to limit claims due to icy car parks and pavements. What should you take into account?
Published 23.11.2012
During cold weather there’s always a risk of icy conditions underfoot. You have no control over ice that’s not on your premises but is there anything you need to do to protect employees who make site
visits? What does the latest case law say?
Published 21.12.2016
After much controversy on the subject last winter, the government has issued guidance on clearing snow and ice from pavements, car parks etc. What does it say and should you follow it?
Published 03.12.2010
As you enter the depths of winter, the likelihood of waking up to snow and ice increases. To ensure staff and others can access your premises safely in such conditions, follow our safe system of
work.
Published 07.12.2018
During the warmer weather staff have asked if they can eat outside. What possible health and safety implications could this have and do you really need to think about controlling them?
Published 19.06.2006
You’ve noticed that when there’s a spill in a supermarket, staff are called to the scene immediately as if it’s a real emergency. But trying to do the same in other types of workplace seems
impossible. What are the options?
Published 03.01.2012