26 May Shops Opening from 15 June With many shops opening on 15 June, new guidelines have been provided for the retail sector Read More
18 May Don’t neglect the homeworkers in the rush back to work How are you doing? It’s a simple question, but one that can be taken for granted and so not asked! With lockdown continuing into week nine for most of us, there is little indication of when homeworkers will be returning to their offices. It is worth taking a little time to complete a mental health review. … Read More
7 May 4,500 complaints have been made to the HSE with respect to Coronavirus It is understood that more than 4,500 complaints have been made to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) since the first UK case of coronavirus was confirmed. Last month the HSE issued a warning to employers that it would hand out enforcement notices to those who do not comply with the two-metre social distancing rule … Read More
7 May Process Start-up is a Dangerous Time (again) Following a problem in the process start-up, styrene gas was released at a chemical, plant in India. At least 13 people have died and nearly 1,000 have fallen sick after a cloud of toxic styrene gas leaked out of an Indian industrial plant in the small hours of Thursday morning. Distressing images on social media … Read More
30 April Coronavirus – stepping up to help LRB Consulting Ltd works with many companies, large and small throughout the UK. During the recent coronavirus lockdown period, we provided our clients with up to date information regarding keeping safe and healthy during the lockdown as well as the knowledge to help them reoccupy business premises. However, one business Display by Design has not fully … Read More
16 April The effect of COVID19 on Statutory Examinations I was asked recently: ”Where do I stand concerning statutory inspections such as my LOLER inspections for the forklift trucks? At the moment, all of my forklift trucks are running and are within date. Soon, the checks and inspections will fall due for some of my FLTs. What can I do about this?” Unsurprisingly, the answer … Read More
3 April Coronavirus: A joint statement between HSE, the TUC and the CBI This is an extremely worrying time for firms and workers. We know many workers, union reps and employers have questions and concerns about safe working – especially for those continuing to work away from home. This joint statement between the Health and Safety Executive, the TUC and the CBI is intended to clarify the position. … Read More
9 March COVID19 Guidance Sheet Coronavirus Information – COVID-19: Guidance A coronavirus is a type of virus. As a group, coronaviruses are common across the world, and we know them as flu viruses. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus (flu) first identified in Wuhan City, China in January 2020. The incubation period of COVID-19 is between 2 to 14 days. … Read More
4 March COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses COVID-19: guidance for employers and businesses Published 25 February 2020 by GOV.UK 1. Background and Scope of guidance This guidance will assist employers and businesses in providing advice to staff on: the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 how to help prevent the spread of all respiratory infections including COVID-19 what to do if someone with suspected or confirmed … Read More
3 February Brexit and Health & Safety We are now in a transition period until 31 December 2020, while negotiations with the EU take place about the future relationship. During this transition period, your duty to manage risk in the workplace will not change. Good health and safety is good for business, and it is essential that organisations manage risk well and … Read More