Since the start of the coronavirus outbreak, the advice from the World Health Organisation has been only two types of people should wear face masks: those who are sick and show symptoms, and those who are caring for people who…
If you are asking employees to work from home have you thought about their mental health? Undoubtedly and understandably, there is anxiety surrounding us all due to a coronavirus – a potentially deadly virus that’s forced us into lock down. …
Health & Safety Top 10 Getting Health & Safety right – your Top 10 areas to tick off whatever you business, whatever your industry. 1. Know the law Criminal and Civil law applies to Health & Safety. As an employer…
Duties to Home Workers Health & Safety If you employ home workers you should carry out a risk assessment of their activities. You should look at the control measures needed to ensure their safety. Home Worker’s Lone Working You will…
Fire Safety Legal Obligation Fire Safety is paramount as fire presents a significant risk to businesses and can kill or seriously injure employees or visitors as well as damage buildings and stock. Fires are often causes by carelessness, lack of…
Fire Doors Fire doors play a crucial role in restricting the spread of fire and smoke. Therefore buildings are compartmentalised to delay the spread of fire from one area to another. These compartments are usually linked by fire doors to…
Health and Safety Policy The first answer to what documents are required to comply with Health and Safety law; is a policy. But how do you make that policy both legally compliant but also meet the needs of your business?…
