What does ‘reasonably practicable’ mean? | 2019 Guide
The term ‘reasonably practicable’ is widely used in Health & Safety law. But what does reasonably practicable mean? This is key to understanding the general
Pub Firm Fined £100,000 after Employee Injury
A pub chain has been prosecuted for health and safety breaches after an employee suffered a hand injury. The court heard the employee was preparing
Hospitality | National Minimum Wage (NMW) rules
When the government names and shames employers who have failed to comply with National Minimum Wage rules, hospitality businesses often appear on the list. In
Top Tips for employers when dealing with grievance appeals
While you may think that someone is a moaning Minnie, they may actually be raising a genuine grievance. Going through the formal grievance procedure can be extremely
Health and Safety Competent Person FAQ
If you’re an employer, or responsible for health and safety within an organisation, it’s very likely you’ve come across the term ‘competent person’. It’s something
H&S NEWS | Manufacturer Fined
A metal manufacturer has been fined after a worker was injured unblocking jammed machinery. The employee was operating an electromagnet to sort scrap casting from
International Women’s Day
This International Women’s Day is all about achieving greater gender balance in all aspects of life. The #BalanceforBetter theme serves as an important reminder to
H&S NEWS | Engineering Company Fined after Apprentice Injury
An engineering company has been fined after an apprentice was injured by a lathe. Health & Safety Executive investigators found the company had failed to carry
H&S NEWS | Induction Failings Fine after First Day Injury
A distribution company has been fined after inadequate Health & Safety training led to a worker being seriously injured on his first day of work.
RETAIL | 6 things you should know when employing young workers
After leaving full-time education, retail work is many young people’s first step into employment. With the right support, these young people may become your future
RETAIL | 10 steps of an effective employee induction
The guidance employees receive when starting a new job can mean the difference between feeling welcomed into a new team or completely bewildered. Despite this,
H&S NEWS | Worker loses leg
A commercial vehicle dealer has been sentenced after an employee was injured in an oil drum blast. The agency worker had been cutting up an
