Updated Briefing on Fire Safety Issues Arising from the Grenfell Tower Fire
Since the fire at Grenfell Tower in June 2017 we have been busy issuing briefings and advice to our clients. The Government have now published the results of the first…
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Health and Safety Issues for the Self Employed: Gym Instructors
There’s a lot of confusion about the changes to Health and Safety legislation relating to the self employed. Watch this short video if you’re a gym instructor or you run…
Health & Safety Issues for the Self Employed
There’s a lot of confusion about the changes to Health and Safety legislation relating to the self employed. A few years ago, a report was undertaken, which indicated that self…
Sentencing Guidelines: What Do Individuals Need to Know?
On 1 February 2016, the Sentencing Guidelines Council introduced a new guideline in relation to corporate offences. It also applies to individual Health and Safety Offences, including those committed by…
Health and Safety Issues for the Self Employed: Gym Instructors
There’s a lot of confusion about the changes to Health and Safety legislation relating to the self employed. A few years ago, a report was undertaken which indicated that self…
Sentencing for Health and Safety Offences for Small Businesses
For small businesses with a turnover in the range of £2-10 million which commit Health and Safety offences, new guidelines (brought in on 1 February 2016) suggest the starting point…
Sentencing for Corporate Manslaughter Offences for Micro Businesses
Since the 1 February 2016 the Sentencing Council has introduced new definitive guidelines which the courts have to follow in relation to Corporate Manslaughter and Health and Safety offences. This…
Sentencing for Health and Safety Offences for Small Businesses
For small businesses with a turnover in the range of £2-10 million which commit Health and Safety offences, new guidelines, brought in on 1 February 2016, suggest fines that could…
Safety at Work – Christmas Tree Fires
At this time of year the festive season is well under way. Houses and offices become the bearers of festive cheer with tinsel-strewn Christmas trees, fairy lights and baubles of…
