If you own or manage property, you have a duty to protect staff and others from asbestos risks. Use our new template document to help set out your arrangements.
Published 10.10.2018
If you’re responsible for premises, managing any asbestos which may be present is a high priority. There are a number of rules regarding how to do this, but our flow chart makes it simple. What’s
covered?
Published 10.10.2019
When asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) have been identified on your premises, you must ensure the occupants of the building are not exposed to risk. One action is to monitor the condition of these
materials. Use our form for this purpose.
Published 12.03.2020
In the UK the standard of electrical installation work is generally high. But if you want to stay on the right side of the law, and protect your staff from harm, there’s no room for complacency. Use
our new policy to control the risks.
Published 10.09.2014
A case heard in December 2016 illustrates a common dilemma about the management of asbestos in a building: deciding who is responsible. However, as shown, having a prolonged argument may land you in
court. What happened?
Published 16.01.2017
If you prepare, sell or serve food or drinks on your premises, you need to ensure that basic food hygiene standards are met and maintained. To set out your position on food safety, why not use our
new policy?
Published 12.10.2010
If your staff carry out significant manual handling tasks, be it lifting and carrying, pushing or pulling then it’s good practice to have a specific policy on the subject. What does ours cover and
what’s the benefit of using it?
Published 07.06.2012
Slips and trips remain common workplace accidents and can affect every business. It’s good practice to have a policy on the topic, so why not make use of our new template?
Published 04.07.2012
Your business premises were built in the 1970s so you suspect that they may contain asbestos-based materials. However, your landlord refuses to do anything about it saying it’s your responsibility.
Are they right?
Published 08.09.2008
Despite asbestos management responsibilities being well established, many businesses are still not doing what’s needed. As a case heard in November 2015 shows, it’s time to move beyond step one.
What’s to know?
Published 05.01.2016