A construction company and its director have been prosecuted following an incident in which a resident fell through a plastic panel. How could this have been avoided?
More
The owner of a building has been given a suspended prison sentence after it was discovered that major refurbishment had taken place without an asbestos survey. Why was the HSE so sure asbestos had
been disturbed?
More
The HSE has reviewed the success of the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 and has proposed some changes. What’s on the horizon?
More
Is reverse parking mandatory?..Q. We’ve noticed that other businesses have put up signs in their car parks requiring drivers to reverse park. Must we follow suit? A. There’s no legislation that
requires you to do this. This rule originated in sectors such as quarries and the rail industry, and it’s now starting to become more common in other businesses....
More
Ice rinks are slippery!..Caught out. Hull City Council (H) has found itself in court after employees had a number of falls on an ice rink they were maintaining. The Council was charged with failing
to manage the very obvious hazard involved. Multiple accidents. The incidents came to the attention of the HSE when a long-standing employee of H slipped...
More
According to an online survey conducted by St John Ambulance, one in four employees have quit a job due to mental health issues. What can you do to keep your staff happy, productive and in work?
More
To reduce your estate for inheritance tax (IHT) purpose you’ll have to give away some of your wealth, but that might leave you financially vulnerable. Is there a way to give away your money to reduce
potential IHT, but keep access to it?
More
It’s not well known, but employers can reclaim VAT on more than just the fuel element of the mileage allowances paid to their workers. What’s involved?
More
Contrary to popular belief golden handshakes are taxable and usually subject to NI. The good news is there’s an alternative way to reward a retiring director or employee that can cut the tax bill
dramatically. What is it?
More
Filter results
You can always narrow/broaden your result by checking and unchecking resources and/or topics and keywords.