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
An attempt was recently made to introduce additional health and safety legislation to impose strict liability on directors. However, as we predicted, it failed. So what does this mean for directors -
are they off the hook?
Published 18.05.2010
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
If you need the services of a health and safety consultant, ensure that anyone you employ is able to provide advice that suits your business. To help you do this, use our new consultant checklist.
Published 14.04.2011
Because young workers traditionally lack the skills and experience to keep themelves safe, you need to put additional control measures in place to reduce the risks. You can use our new checklist to
guide you through the process.
Published 08.06.2011
Recently, there have been attempts to make directors personally liable for health and safety. What’s the latest news on developments?
Published 11.04.2005
There’s turmoil in the public sector and the recent Fire & Rescue Service (FRS) strikes are unlikely to be the last. So how can you make sure that your business is well prepared to deal with
them? Our new checklist will help.
Published 12.11.2010
According to the HSE, at least 100,000 construction industry workers suffer work-related ill-health. To help you minimise the risks (which aren’t specific) use our checklist.
Published 25.09.2006
The HSE has recently announced that its inspectors and those from local authorities will be completing 3,000 inspections focused on LPG installations. If your site could be on the HSE’s list, you
need our new LPG checklist.
Published 13.04.2010
Back in 2008 we reported on a trial scheme which involved building control officers in the enforcement of health and safety on construction sites. As expected, it’s now been rolled out more widely.
What are the implications?
Published 03.12.2010