Should we ban the use of personal fans?..Q. With summer hopefully not too far away, the question of staff bringing in their own fans has been raised again. Will the use of personal fans breach health
and safety legislation? A. There is nothing specific mentioned in regulations, such as a universal blanket ban on personal equipment. Whether personal...
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Choosing the right contractors..Q. We have a need to select new contractors, but are wary about getting it wrong. How can we ensure that we appoint competent contractors? A. When you contract out
maintenance or construction work you have considerable responsibilities for the safety of the job. This is by virtue of the Construction (Design and Management)...
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Our checklist helps you ascertain whether you’re doing enough to provide a comfortable temperature in your workplace. Spring is a good time to complete it so you can rectify any issues in time for
warmer weather. What’s to know?
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Whilst you may consider you have a robust policy in place for those staff who drive for work, are they aware of the details within the document? Use our quiz to test their knowledge and decide if you
need to do more to raise awareness.
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Risk assessments done properly not only keep you on the right side of the law but can save your business money. We share a case study where the risk assessment was the form of defence in a personal
injury claim. Why was it used successfully?
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Under the government’s Simpler Recycling reforms, which came into effect from 31 March 2025, there is now a list of 39 “prohibited” items for recycling. Our new guide will help establish what is
acceptable to recycle and what isn’t.
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Keeping track of who has been trained and in what subject matter can get confusing, so use our new document to help record your training sessions. What is included and what is the best way to use the
document?
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When a contractor arrives on site, you should complete a formal induction for its staff. Use our updated document to identify the points you need to cover to ensure they, and your business, remain
safe. What’s in the update?
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Having a rescue plan ensures safe and efficient recovery of personnel from mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs). Use our new flow chart to develop your plan.
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Several UK businesses have pledged to give staff time off work to donate blood. If you’re happy to grant similar time off, we’ve amended our Medical and Dental Appointments Policy to include an
optional section. Is there a legal right to such time off?
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