HSE researchers have reviewed different methods of hand cleaning that might be used in environments where there is heavy skin contamination, e.g. the waste sector, agriculture, construction and
outdoor events. What was the outcome?
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As part of its annual “Idiots on Ladders” competition the Ladder Association has published pictures of people working in extremely precarious situations. What is it doing and how could you use this
information?
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Festive hangovers.. Ouch! With the Christmas party season in full swing, some of your staff are likely to over-indulge. Tip. Keep a vigilant eye on your employees for signs of hangovers, especially
if they’re using plant and machinery. If you have reason for concern, stop them from working until you’re satisfied that they’re not going to put themselves...
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In October 2014 inspectors from the HSE’s construction division visited 1,748 sites. Which were targeted in particular and what were inspectors looking at whilst they were on site?
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If there’s ever a time to take your maintenance responsibilities seriously it’s when dealing with pressure systems. As a business found out in court, the stiffest penalties are handed down against
those who fail to do so. What happened?
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A company has been fined £200,000 following a fatal accident involving an employee carrying out repairs at height. How did it happen and what could have been done to prevent it?
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Bah humbug - ban the beard.. Fun police strike again. A council has banned a taxi driver from dressing up as Father Christmas and wearing a white beard as it breaches its health and safety rules.
Justification for its decision was that it would prevent passengers from being able to identify the driver from his ID card. Being able to identify the driver...
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If you make a lump sum gift its value remains in your estate for Inheritance Tax purposes for seven years. But gifts to certain members of the family might escape the net immediately. When does this
rule apply?
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If you’re a director, business partner or self-employed as a sole trader, there’s a generous VAT break which, if you use your own car for business, could cut your running costs. How can you make it
work for you?
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