Although you’ve always been under the impression that it was up to you to identify safe systems of work, some of your larger clients are insisting that you follow their ways of working instead.
Should you stand your ground or go with the flow?
Published 21.11.2014
The British Standards Institute has updated its recommended method for conducting fire risk assessments. What’s the significance, and is following it a legal requirement?
Published 23.11.2012
Rumours are circulating that the government is set to introduce a new standard fire risk assessment document, and create rules which set out who can actually complete the process. Is there anything
in this?
Published 29.03.2010
Following a recent survey on your health and safety arrangements by your insurer, you’ve been requested to implement policies, procedures and assessments that you don’t feel you need. How should you
deal with this?
Published 16.06.2010
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
Recently, many insurance companies have started making demands to check health and safety arrangements before they’ll offer cover. Why is this happening and what can you expect if you’re lined up for
an audit?
Published 22.10.2009
One of your employees has brought in a fit note which states that they’re OK to do their job with a few restrictions. But your better judgement says otherwise. Who has the final say?
Published 25.03.2011
You’ve asked an expert to complete a fire risk assessment. Is it OK to accept what he produces, or might his cut and paste approach backfire?
Published 15.05.2012
An insurance company has recently refused to pay out on a policy because the sprinkler system identified on the fire risk assessment was disabled. Does this mean that your insurance is invalid if you
don’t have working sprinklers?
Published 19.06.2009