A consultant has suggested you carry out a SWOT analysis on how you manage health and safety, and he’s offered his services to do it for you. Is this analysis a good idea and do you really need any
help?
Published 20.11.2006
Following a workplace incident at the end of last year, you now need to review your health and safety arrangements. What key areas should you focus on now and what can you sort out at a later date?
Published 12.02.2007
One of your employees is making suspicious claims that their job is making an existing back complaint worse. You’re concerned that if you do nothing they’ll be off for ages and might even seek
compensation for it. What are your options?
Published 26.02.2007
18 months ago you employed a consultancy to help you put a health and safety policy together. However, it doesn’t reflect your business or how you manage safety issues. Must you address this?
Published 04.09.2015
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
An Irish waste management company was fined following the death of one of their employees. What made the court take a harsher line than they might have and how can you avoid following suit?
Published 19.06.2006
A mechanic has just been jailed for a practical joke which went horribly wrong. The prank showed that the individual was completely unaware of the risks associated with a chemical. How can you
prevent a similar incident in your workplace?
Published 13.03.2006
In the recent Budget the Treasury announced plans to “scrap or improve” 84% of health and safety legislation. What’s on the cards?
Published 27.04.2012
An exercise by the HSE has highlighted that staff may think that health and safety isn’t their responsibility. What are the potential implications?
Published 08.12.2015
The HSE has used its website to urge employers to consult with their employees on health and safety matters. In its view, doing so will help you to create a safer workplace and make managing health
and safety issues easier. Is this likely?
Published 07.10.2009