Fire Safety Regulations (Employers’ Guide)
Employers are legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment in the workplace and put resulting fire safety measures in place to ensure the safety of their workers and the general public in the case of a fire. This requirement is in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and […]
Manual Handling Regulations (A Guide)
By law, employers have to take all reasonable steps to ensure the health and safety of their workforce. In particular, manual handling is dealt with under specific legislation, which employers must comply with or risk penalties. What are the manual handling regulations? The Manual Handling Operations Regulations (MHOR) 1992, later amended by the Health […]
What is COSHH? Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations
With the maximum penalties for COSHH non-compliance standing at fines amounting to thousands of pounds and possible imprisonment, it is in any employer’s best interests to be fully informed on their legal standing in regard to hazardous substances in their workplace. What is COSHH? The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 2002 (COSHH) […]
RIDDOR Regulations: Reporting Accidents at Work
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) sets out the guidelines and requirements of responsible parties, such as employers, to record and report work-related incidents. Who is responsible for reporting under the RIDDOR regulations? Any employer who is in control of and responsible for a work premises is required to […]