One of our subscribers has been told that his entire hot and cold water system will need to have a biocide treatment before he starts up again to prevent Legionnaires’ disease. Is this necessary?
Published 27.04.2020
As more workplaces open there’s plenty of debate about whether workers feel safe and confident to return. The HSE has provided some guidance on how to fulfil your coronavirus consultation
responsibilities. What does it say?
Published 02.04.2021
The HSE has published some insightful guidance to help manufacturers manage the knock-on health and safety effects of an extended shutdown and reopening. What does it say?
Published 03.09.2020
If you operate business or public premises it’s recommended that they are well ventilated during the pandemic. What does this mean in practice?
Published 11.02.2021
With the easing of coronavirus restrictions, many businesses are starting to get back to a relatively normal operation. However, you need to do so with caution. We’ve compiled a ten-step plan to keep
you on the straight and narrow. What does it include?
Published 29.04.2021
An article on the BBC website suggests that many homeworkers are suffering from a collection of ill-health conditions caused by prolonged working with a laptop. What problems might occur and are you
responsible for them?
Published 10.11.2020
With many employees working at home on a temporary basis, you may feel that you need to carry out individual risk assessments for display screen use and supply furniture or equipment. What’s actually
necessary?
Published 27.04.2020
As businesses reopen but with coronavirus continuing to be a threat, what changes might you need to make to your first aid arrangements? And what instruction should you provide to your first aiders?
Published 11.06.2020
With reported cases of coronavirus dropping by the day and the government encouraging everyone to get back to the office, is it time to scrap remaining precautions?
Published 02.03.2022
The principal contractor is demanding that you send your staff back to site. However, they don’t want to go, as they believe it’s unsafe to do so. How should you deal with this awkward situation?
Published 27.04.2020