Protests and challenges to employers involved in the gig economy have been in the news. How do health and safety regulations apply to this sector?
Published 29.04.2021
You’ve noticed that some staff are not taking the breaks they’re entitled to. Initially, you thought this was good for business. However, concerns have been raised that this may lead to accidents and
ill-health. What’s to know?
Published 09.02.2009
You need some agency staff to help out for a couple of months. You need to know if using them could prove to be a bigger health and safety risk than relying on your own staff. If so, how can these
risks be reduced?
Published 14.02.2005
A recent study has highlighted that many people are putting themselves and others at risk by driving whilst overtired. Why and how should you deal with this?
Published 22.09.2010
From time to time you use skilled self-employed workers to cover peaks in workload. You’re sure that you have some responsibility for their health and safety, but how far does it go?
Published 28.10.2013
When you have temporary and contract staff on site you don’t want to go through a full induction process with them. Use our policy and record to make sure you’re legally safe with the minimum of
effort.
Published 19.12.2005
‘Flu, colds, sickness bugs etc. are rife at this time of year, and if you’re not careful, you may have someone distributing germs to their colleagues. How should you deal with staff who may be under
the weather?
Published 17.12.2007
The HSE and a number of national safety organisations have recently launched campaigns focused on employee health and wellbeing. Why have they done this and should you take notice of them?
Published 18.06.2012
Requests for holiday during the upcoming Olympics are still coming thick and fast. Is this likely to create any health and safety headaches that you should be preparing for now?
Published 18.06.2012
The Employment Agency Standards (EAS) inspectorate has reported that eleven out of twelve employment agencies it investigated were failing in their health and safety duties. How might this affect
you?
Published 01.03.2010