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4th December 2025
What’s Happened A new study has recently shown that many workplaces lack sufficiently trained first aiders in order to respond effectively in a medical emergency. In this blog, we take a look at what the requirements are and how employers can ensure they provide effective first-aid cover for their employees Lack of Trained Staff? A […]
2nd December 2025
As we near the end of 2025 and the holiday season approaches, our thoughts turn to the works Christmas party. In this blog we explore how to prepare to ensure it’s both a safe and successful event. Set out Expectations While you will no doubt want employees to let their hair down and enjoy themselves, […]
13th November 2025
What’s happening? From 6 April 2026, the Government plans to introduce new legislation that will place clearer duties on owners and managers of higher-risk residential buildings. The new Regulations are a direct response to the recommendations made following the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. The Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 are designed to ensure […]
12th November 2025
What’s happened? A contractor in North London was recently prosecuted after continuing dangerous demolition and work-at-height activities despite being served with a prohibition notice by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The HSE described the behaviour as showing “complete contempt” for worker safety. The contractor later failed to attend court, which led to a warrant […]
5th November 2025
What’s Happened? A waste management firm has recently been fined almost £2.5m after a worker was hit and killed by a reversing lorry in Bradford. The employee was working as a sort line operative at Biffa Waste Services’ waste transfer site on Peace Street in Bradford when he was struck on 10 August 2023. Despite […]
22nd October 2025
What’s Happening? A team of inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) are heading to Manchester this month in a targeted drive to tackle ill-health on construction sites. The HSE Inspectors plan to turn to businesses and sites from 21st October 2025 without prior notice or warning. They aim to review companies’ management of […]
9th October 2025
What’s Happening? The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has recently started a targeted inspection campaign of 1,000 motor vehicle repair businesses across Great Britain. The focus is understood to be related to the management of isocyanate-containing paints and coatings (commonly called 2K or two-pack paints) — the leading cause of occupational asthma in the UK. […]
2nd October 2025
What’s Happened? A company director has recently been fined after being found guilty of numerous fire safety breaches at his business premises due to placing the occupants in the upper-floor flats at great risk. The prosecution relates to the owner of an Indian street food takeaway located in West Sussex. During a routine fire safety […]
29th September 2025
A recent judgment from the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) in AB v Grafters Group Ltd (t/a CSI Catering Services International) highlights the circumstances in which employers may be responsible for sexual harassment committed by their staff, even when the conduct happens away from the workplace. Case Background AB worked for Grafters Group, a hospitality staffing […]