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
Ensuring there are safe means of access across your premises becomes more difficult when snow and ice are present. Our procedure will help keep your staff safe whilst they clear essential routes.
Published 12.01.2018
Each year businesses undergo challenges when winter arrives. Workers complain of being cold, vehicles get stuck, equipment breaks down, etc. What should you do to prepare?
Published 24.10.2018
Now that the weather has warmed up your staff have started coming to work wearing shoes that are more suitable for the beach than a workplace. Are there any health and safety rules to consider?
Published 03.07.2015
You have taken on new premises with a mix of external surfaces, some of which are hazardous. As you don’t have the budget to get it all fixed right away what can you do to reduce the risk?
Published 08.11.2018
A recent case highlights the need for employers to think laterally when sending staff out during freezing conditions. With winter just around the corner, what extra measures can you take to avoid
injuries?
Published 14.10.2013
A colleague has warned you that HSE and local authority inspectors are going to be visiting sites looking at how slips and trips are being prevented. If this is true, what things in particular will
be under scrutiny?
Published 05.11.2007
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
Comments in the media have suggested that the HSE has had a role to play in the cancellation of many events during the recent cold snap. Are the rumours true and was it the right call to cancel
events because of the weather?
Published 18.01.2011