28 January COSHH for small business COSHH Risk Assessment can be daunting for smaller businesses. Most of the businesses in the UK are small or medium-sized enterprises. The same health and safety laws apply to small businesses as apply to big ones, with a few exemptions on written risk assessments and policy documentation for very small companies. Note: these size-based exemptions … Read More
24 April Health and Safety Failings – Suspended jail sentence over asbestos exposure Suspended jail sentence over asbestos exposure Key Facts: An HSE investigation was launched following asbestos exposure during works to remove asbestos insulting board from a residential property. A Leeds trader undertook the work, with the assistance of two workers, despite not holding the relevant legal license required for the work. The HSE said ‘It would … Read More
2 September A Brief History of Health and Safety This article was written by an Administrator working within the business and is their account of the development of UK health and safety legislation. Working within the consultancy over the past few months I have gained an insight into the world of Health and Safety as it is today, and with this knowledge, I have … Read More