13th May, 2008
Safety & Risk Mgmt
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06/05/08
Protecting health and safety of home workers 'not difficult'
Providing businesses have thorough procedures and policies in place, it is not difficult for them to protect the health and safety of employees who work from home, it has been suggested. read more
Protecting health and safety of home workers 'not difficult'
Providing businesses have thorough procedures and policies in place, it is not difficult for them to protect the health and safety of employees who work from home, it has been suggested. read more
01/05/08
Bosses 'fail to prioritise worker safety'
Bosses are putting other business concerns ahead of worker safety, according to a survey of employees carried out by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Just seven per cent of read more
Bosses 'fail to prioritise worker safety'
Bosses are putting other business concerns ahead of worker safety, according to a survey of employees carried out by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Just seven per cent of read more
23/04/08
CIPD highlights mental ill health in the workplace
With this week (April 21st-26th) representing Depression Awareness Week, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has taken the opportunity to highlight the issue of mental read more
CIPD highlights mental ill health in the workplace
With this week (April 21st-26th) representing Depression Awareness Week, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) has taken the opportunity to highlight the issue of mental read more
16/04/08
Worker health report 'should go further'
While a recent report concerning worker health contains many positive aspects, it should have gone further in terms of focusing on the prevention of ill-health, an industry body has said. According read more
Worker health report 'should go further'
While a recent report concerning worker health contains many positive aspects, it should have gone further in terms of focusing on the prevention of ill-health, an industry body has said. According read more
07/04/08
Directors 'to face increased scrutiny over work-related deaths'
The new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act will mean that company directors and senior managers will be facing increased scrutiny in the event of a work-related death. According read more
Directors 'to face increased scrutiny over work-related deaths'
The new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act will mean that company directors and senior managers will be facing increased scrutiny in the event of a work-related death. According read more
02/04/08
Health and safety bodies to receive cash boost
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is merging with the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) over the next few weeks, is to receive a cash boost of £724 million, it has been revealed. read more
Health and safety bodies to receive cash boost
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE), which is merging with the Health and Safety Commission (HSC) over the next few weeks, is to receive a cash boost of £724 million, it has been revealed. read more
01/04/08
Firms issued warning over corporate manslaughter legislation
Businesses in the UK are unprepared for the implementation of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bills which are due to come into force on April 6th, it has been suggested. Under the read more
Firms issued warning over corporate manslaughter legislation
Businesses in the UK are unprepared for the implementation of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bills which are due to come into force on April 6th, it has been suggested. Under the read more
31/03/08
Firms that see health and safety as a burden 'lack understanding'
Companies that view health and safety as a burden either lack understanding about the issue or are "not doing it right", an industry body has said. Speaking during the Institution read more
Firms that see health and safety as a burden 'lack understanding'
Companies that view health and safety as a burden either lack understanding about the issue or are "not doing it right", an industry body has said. Speaking during the Institution read more
27/03/08
'Rising numbers of firms' banning social networking sites
An increasing number of companies are banning their workers from accessing social networking sites, it has been suggested. According to figures produced by MessageLab, nearly 20 per cent of read more
'Rising numbers of firms' banning social networking sites
An increasing number of companies are banning their workers from accessing social networking sites, it has been suggested. According to figures produced by MessageLab, nearly 20 per cent of read more
26/03/08
Campaign launched to reduce back pain risks to workers
A month-long campaign has been launched with the aim of reducing the risk of back pain, repetitive strain injury (RSI) and other musculoskeletal disorders through the promotion of improved posture. read more
Campaign launched to reduce back pain risks to workers
A month-long campaign has been launched with the aim of reducing the risk of back pain, repetitive strain injury (RSI) and other musculoskeletal disorders through the promotion of improved posture. read more
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Events Update
11/02/08
Tougher Penalties for Hiring Illegal Migrants
The Home Office Border and Immigration Agency, in its effort to tackle illegal immigration, has launched a campaign reminding organisations that the immigration system will be changed from 29 February.
Employers need to be aware of the changes to avoid payment of a civil penalty, of up to £10,000, for employing illegal migrants.
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