What impact might a new government have on health and safety legislation? And whatever the outcome, is there anything you should be doing to prepare?
Published 23.04.2010
In recent months, the spotlight has been put on directors’ responsibilities for managing health and safety issues. So, to ensure that those in a senior position in your company aren’t hauled over the
coals, why not use our new checklist?
Published 04.06.2010
When the HSE comes across serious breaches of health and safety legislation it will look to see where the buck stops. What type of evidence will persuade it that directors and senior managers are
fulfilling their responsibilities?
Published 20.09.2021
Prior to the recent election, David Cameron stated that if he were to become Prime Minister, he would introduce changes to the way the government handles health and safety issues. So now he’s in the
job, what’s happening?
Published 04.06.2010
If your health and safety policy doesn’t spell out what duties directors, managers and staff have regarding health and safety, you should revise it. To help, why not use our new organisational chart
and role definition document?
Published 15.12.2008
The government has announced that the HSE and local authorities will be banned from completing safety inspections of low-risk premises. What’s to know?
Published 24.09.2012
Recent studies have indicated that using hand-held devices such as tablet computers and phones can lead to physical problems. Should you manage how your staff use such devices?
Published 24.10.2012
New legislation has been introduced to reduce an employer’s liability when it’s done the “right thing” to protect others. What’s the story?
Published 10.03.2015
It’s a shame that some MPs fail to understand health and safety law. If they did, they’d stop coming up with new ones. What’s happening now?
Published 29.03.2010
A summary of Lord Young’s review of how health and safety is managed in the UK has been leaked. What does it identify?
Published 12.10.2010