Author Archives: Craig

Lack of balance in Health & safety As with many areas of law, it can be difficult to find the right balance between risk, legal liability, practicality and common sense . Health & Safety law is a particularly difficult area, … Continue reading →

New stress guide for business In the modern working world, stress is becoming a major health & safety and legal risk for employers. As the world just gets faster and faster, it is likely the position will only get worse, … Continue reading →

Tesco – not perfect ?! Whilst Tesco is not perfect (who or what organisation is) it has rightly gained a reputation as a very efficiently run company, but it is not immune from making the odd legal mistake. Due to … Continue reading →

What is the value of a business audit ? Audits are a great way of: Introducing or managing change in your business Streamlining your business and improving efficiency Identifying legal opportunities and legal risk Ensuring  legal compliance with your current … Continue reading →

Failing to comply with landlord legal requirements proves very costly It seems that some landlords still don’t take their legal obligations and health and safety duties seriously. In a case where the consequences could have been much worse, including deaths, … Continue reading →

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) figures, last year reveal that over 4,000 workers were injured after falling from height. Tragically, 12 people died when falling from height. The Work at Height Regulations 2005 requires, where work is being carried out … Continue reading →

There are over 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK, out of an estimated population of 65 million. While the overwhelming cause is age-related hearing loss, a considerable portion is linked to noise induced hearing loss. … Continue reading →

In general terms under the law in England & Wales. employers, regardless of the size of the business, must :- generally ensure a safe workplace prevent health risk ensure that plant and machinery is safe and have working practice that … Continue reading →

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