Health and safety are not always at the top of the list of considerations when going through the business acquisition process, but there can be considerable implications for the acquiring…
If you’re a Board Director, have you ever considered being trained in Health and Safety issues? You may not realise that it’s as important for you to have this knowledge…
A question that is often asked is whether we are likely to see a lot of health and safety legislation changed after Brexit. The short answer is ‘no’, because the…
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has a Fee for Intervention scheme which is invoked when an inspector considers a duty holder – usually a company or an organization –…
Office health and safety is often overlooked in business. Many office jobs, like sitting at a desk and typing at computer, don’t seem to suggest much risk. However, working in…
It’s really important that company Directors receive Health and Safety briefings because many don’t fully appreciate the extent of the threat to themselves and their organisation of not getting this…
It is really important that employees of all organisations receive Health and Safety training, so that they don’t make errors which could cause danger to themselves or other people. It…
It comes as a surprise to many organisations that the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) – the government inspectorate – can charge for some of their inspections. They are able…
Recent fines and jail sentences that have been handed out to company Directors as a result of health and safety breaches are increasing. Find out here why you need to…
