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Adequate Welfare Facilities For Employees – What Are The Legal Liabilities?
In the UK, employers have a legal responsibility to provide adequate welfare facilities for their employees. These responsibilities are outlined in various pieces of legislation,
Emergency Evacuations and Vulnerable Workers
The primary legislation that governs emergency evacuations and vulnerable workers is the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This act places a duty on
The Proposed Worker’s Bill – What Impact Could It Have On Your Business
The world of work has undergone significant changes in recent years, with an increasing number of workers employed on a casual or gig basis. The
Manufacturer’s Instructions – The Importance Of Using For Business
Using manufacturer’s instructions is important for businesses because they include valuable information and instructions that show how to operate, maintain, dispose and store machinery and
6 Steps Staff Should Follow After An Accident At Work
In the event of an accident at work, your staff must know what steps to take to ensure their safety and properly document the incident.
What Do Employers Need To Know About Health & Safety Audits At Work
As an employer, you have a responsibility to provide a safe and healthy working environment for your employees. A simple way to ensure that your
Supporting Religious Observance At Work
As a business owner, it is important to support religious observance at work because religious beliefs and practices are a fundamental part of many people’s
The Right Workplace Temperature
The UK government advises that workplace temperatures should be at least 21°C (70°F) when using computers, within a range of 13-16°C (55-60°F) if working activities
Supporting Employees With HIV and AIDS
Employees with HIV/AIDS face unique challenges in the workplace, and employers need to provide them with support and accommodations to help them perform their job
Can Sole Traders Have Employees?
Business owners who operate as sole traders may ask themselves, “Can I have employees?”. The answer is yes. But you will need to update your
Supporting Staff Who Experienced Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse is an abhorrent crime that affects millions of men and women around the world, and your actions as an employer can be pivotal
Update and developments on Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations
The right first-aid provision can save lives so employers must ensure that they are meeting their legal obligations to provide suitable training, equipment and facilities
Personal Relationships at Work
With so much of our daily lives revolving around work, it’s only natural that close relationships will be formed there, or brought into the workplace.
My staff complain about sitting too long
If your staff spend long periods sitting down, it’s important that you understand your responsibilities under health & safety law, and what you can do
My staff ignore the correct desk plan at work
If your organisation relies on a desk plan to keep employees safe, productive and injury free, the most important thing to do is to ensure
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