During the recent heavy snow, an employee slipped and broke an ankle. What are the key liability issues and how can you protect yourself next winter?
Published 28.03.2005
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
It’s an annual problem - how far do you go with gritting or snow clearance and what are the liability issues following an accident?
Published 11.01.2007
According to the Met Office, we could be in for a very cold winter. What are the potential health and safety implications and what precautions should you be taking?
Published 07.11.2005
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
As you enter the depths of winter, the likelihood of waking up to snow and ice increases. To ensure staff and others can access your premises safely in such conditions, follow our safe system of
work.
Published 07.12.2018
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
Recent strong winds and heavy rain have prompted your staff to ask when they should stop working in such conditions. You’d prefer this doesn’t happen, but equally you don’t want to put them at risk.
What should you do?
Published 12.02.2007