COVID-19 Back to Work: A Guide to NHS Test and Trace
The Government has issued guidance on how employers and businesses in England can play their own important role in slowing the spread of the virus by taking part in the test and trace programme. For your benefit we have set out some of the key elements of the guidance here.
HSE Safety Alert – Vehicles with Air Suspension Systems
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert for those undertaking or responsible for work on vehicles with air suspension systems. This includes motor vehicle repair workshops, roadside recovery professionals and anywhere this work is undertaken.
Back to Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Guide for Employers
Now is the time for employers to be thinking carefully about how they will integrate social distancing and other infection control measures into the workplace as lockdown measures slowly start to ease and the nation returns to work. Read on for useful resources, practical advice and an at-a-glance downloadable guide.
Mental Health and Insurance Cover
The mental health charity Mind has revealed that poor mental health affects half of all employees. In this post we are taking a look at two aspects of mental health, starting with employer liability and workplace mental health, then moving on to how mental ill health can affect access to insurance cover.
Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome: Managing the Risk
Hand-arm vibration stems from the regular use of hand-held power tools. It causes painful and disabling disorders of the nerves, joints and blood vessels leading to tingling and numbness and eventually a loss of sensation in the hands and fingers and an inability to grip objects. Fines handed out by the HSE for failings related to HAVS are known to reach six figures, demonstrating that this is a problem that is taken exceptionally seriously. Employers can take the following steps in order to mitigate the risks associated with HAVS.
Employer’s Liability Insurance: How Lack of Cover Could Cost you Dear
If you need to compensate an employee who has been injured whilst working for you, the sums of money involved could cripple your business. As an employer, you will almost always be held responsible, as you have a duty in law to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety of your staff. That’s why having adequate employer’s liability insurance is a vital necessity.