A recent BBC Panorama programme reported on the significant increase in adults being incorrectly diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD.
September 04, 2023
If businesses need to invoke their Incident Response Plan (IRP) there is a possibility that this will be as a result of losing some or all of their primary infrastructure.
August 31, 2023
Whatever your business, you’re going to be open to a wide range of risks, also known as Errors & Omissions (E&O). In this article, we look at E&O insurance, and specifically five examples that could leave you exposed.
August 31, 2023
In addition to potential electric vehicle problems of charging availability and range, there is an issue which is now receiving increasing press coverage, which is the additional weight of electric vehicles.
August 30, 2023
A Permit-to-Work system is a formal recorded process used to control work which is identified as potentially hazardous. The aim of using a Permit-to-Work system is to ensure that proper consideration is given to the risks of a particular job or simultaneous activities at a site and to provide a documented record of this.
August 28, 2023
Under the Equality Act (2010), employers have a legal obligation to offer support to any employee who has a disability, defined as a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on a person's ability to carry out day-to-day activities.
August 23, 2023
A foreseeable risk is a situation which could result in injury or damage, and which could be predicted by a reasonable person with the necessary skills and knowledge.
August 18, 2023
There is nothing quite like a British heatwave - but ensuring you stay safe as temperatures soar takes more than just a decent sunscreen. You have a duty of care to ensure the safety of your staff, and effective facilities management can help.
August 16, 2023
Asbestos is not the historical disease people often think it is. In fact, The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said asbestos remains the biggest cause of work-related deaths in the UK with more than 5,000 deaths per annum being attributed to asbestos.
August 14, 2023
In the last few years employers have helped bring about significant changes in working practices, with many businesses adopting a greater flexibility to the working week and workplace location of staff. This trend has resulted in further changes being proposed to the Flexible Working rules which are currently in place.
August 10, 2023
If health and safety measures in the workplace aren’t performing, then the repercussions can be significant.
August 08, 2023
A risk assessment lists the hazards that might be encountered while completing a task or activity, or being within a certain environment.
August 07, 2023