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Following the Grenfell Tower fire in 2017, Dame Judith Hackitt oversaw the inquiry that discovered safety negligence within the construction industry. In this guide, we’ll look at what the Building Safety Act covers, who it applies to, and how to ensure safety risks are managed correctly throughout your construction projects.
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All bird keepers should consider biosecurity and hygiene standards when it comes to their poultry. With the right practices and prevention, you’ll be able to protect your flock from serious diseases – like bird flu. Now, let’s look at how to prevent bird flu and stop it spreading within your premises:
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As of 2024, the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has announced that Great Britain is no longer free from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) – commonly known as ‘bird flu’. In this guide, we’ll look at what bird flu is, what the signs are, and how to prevent and even stop this infectious disease from spreading throughout your poultry.
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The dangers of carbon monoxide shouldn’t be ignored. The HSE states around seven people die annually from carbon monoxide poisoning, which can occur in ordinary places of work. In this guide, we’ll look at what carbon monoxide is, who’s at risk of exposure, and how to protect your people from this lethal emission.
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No matter what business industry you’re in, you’ll most likely own equipment that emits carbon monoxide (CO). Employers have a legal duty of care to manage the serious risks related to carbon monoxide emissions found in your workplace. Let’s take a look at how to conduct a carbon monoxide risk assessment for your workplace.
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In this guide, we’ll look at what road haulage is, what common risks are involved, and how to promote safe working standards for your haulage staff.
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A roofing company has been fined and its director sentenced to a suspended prison sentence after health and safety failures put their workers’ lives at risk.
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Blackburn-based Partwell Special Steels Limited have been fined £80,000 after an incident on site killed an employee, when he was crushed under a machine.
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A plastics manufacturer has been fined £330,000 after a young father was killed in a work-related incident.
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According to a survey carried out by Acas, a huge majority of employees (89%) think it is important for bosses to prioritise staff mental health at work.
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A facilities management firm was fined after its failure to manage legionella risks resulted in bacteria entering the water supply at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) Lincoln.
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A wood panel manufacturer has been fined £400,000 after an employee lost his leg because of an incident at their factory in Chirk, Wrexham.
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Download our free workplace stress risk assessment template today and keep all your employees safe from harm.
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As a new business owner, you’re legally responsible for managing the Health & Safety in your company. Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, you must manage risks and keep your employees, customers, and visitors safe at all times.
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If you run a school, you have a legal requirement to carry out a school risk assessment. Once completed, a copy of the risk assessment should be made available to people who work in your school.
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If you run a salon, you have a legal requirement to carry out a salon risk assessment.
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If you run an office, you have a legal requirement to carry out an office risk assessment.
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If you run a care home, carrying out a risk assessment in construction is a legal requirement and as an employer, one must be conducted.