by safetyservices | Apr 22, 2020
Under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) employers/businesses are expected to report cases of COVID-19 to the HSE, as they would any other disease or illness that an employee has been exposed to in the workplace. A couple of...
by safetyservices | Mar 13, 2020
With coronavirus hitting the UK, the World Health Organisation (WHO) characterising it as a pandemic, and Donald Trump banning travel from European countries to the US (except for the UK), businesses may have to make some big decisions to ensure workforce safety....
by safetyservices | Apr 11, 2019
All employers have a duty of care towards their workers which means that they must take all necessary steps to ensure their health, safety and well-being at all times whilst at work. This includes conducting a risk assessment to identify any hazards and put...
by safetyservices | Nov 14, 2018
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of all employees and visitors to their premises. Visitors include customers, suppliers and the public. Essentially, it is an employers’ duty to look after every person on site and make sure they do not come to...
by safetyservices | Oct 30, 2018
In the construction industry, having the essential safety equipment is a health and safety expectation. No matter the task expected to be completed, there are hazards which will require unique safety measures to be put in place to protect staff. Without proper...
by safetyservices | Aug 24, 2018
Updated 07/07/2023 Workplace safety is of paramount importance, especially when it comes to working at height. Working in these conditions presents various hazards for workers to contend with that usually wouldn’t be a big issue at ground level. According to the HSE,...
