2005 - July
According to new research, the UK compensation culture is a myth with payments only likely to be awarded in limited situations. What’s the latest news?
Is the job still safe for her?
Our subscriber has an employee who visits clients and works alone. She’s pregnant and they need to know if she can still carry out her duties safely. How should they assess this?
Could stress become a disability?
Over the last couple of years the courts have made it much harder for staff to succeed in stress claims. However, the forthcoming Disability Discrimination Act could change this. What should you be aware of?
With more people in the UK succumbing to skin cancer, what safe systems of work should you introduce for those employees who work outside and just how far are you expected to go?
You’re upgrading some of your old toilets and want to know the key health and safety issues which you need to be aware of at the design stage. Taking relevant legislation into account, what are they?
With speeds of up to 10mph, forklift trucks can be dangerous if their use isn’t properly controlled; especially around pedestrians. Following a recent case, what safe systems of work should you introduce?
Your staff handle metal sheets as part of their job role. Following a minor accident, you’ve decided to update your risk assessment for this activity. What key areas should it cover?