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Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
...s achieved this and in 2006/07 the figure had reduced to 241 people killed at work. Still too high, but health and safety legislation had substantially reduced the accident rate (see p.16). Also decreasing with better controls and monitoring are the deaths from known work-related conditions such as asbestosis, mesothelioma and pneumoconiosis. However, the cost to the nation of sickness absence from work is increasing and is a financial burden on the country with absence due to stress-related conditions doubling over the past 20 years. In 2008, employers stated that sickness absence was a significant c...
Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009
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Same old: has health and safety really changed after the Young review?
...ecent consultation on the UK Bribery Act 2010, which is due to enter into force in April 2011. 40 CLINIC Workplace Law members ask the experts for advice on key management issues. 08 CASE LAW Company managing Ministry of Defence property fined £33,000 for allowing staff to come into contact with asbestos; and Trust fined after healthcare worker contracts Hepatitis C. fOCus 18 OUT WITh ThE OLD Does the Young Review mark a turning point for health and safety in the UK, or is it a missed opportunity? asks Sara Bean. netWORK 42 fORUM fOCUS Reflecting Network members' views on the Workplace Law site d...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2010
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3 strikes and your fire's not out!
...t decision and will mean employers are under a much broader duty towards employees who are also carers. If this case succeeds, employers may need to consider making reasonable adjustments for all employees with caring responsibilities. 11641 A landmark compensation case brought by sufferers of the asbestos-related condition pleural plaques has been lost. The Court of Appeal ruled that pleural plaques was not a disease itself (though it can lead to asbestosis and mesothelioma) and, because there are no symptoms, should not attract compensation. 11769 because the tribunal concluded that the reason for...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
...the Association for Project Safety (APS) a privilege that costs nearly £300 per annum. Now I need to find another £60! Businesses choosing to use a consultant from the scheme must also be mindful that they may not necessarily be competent to deal with any specialist requirements for example asbestos, CDM Coordinator, fire or occupational health are just a few that spring to mind. It is, therefore, trusted that as a `competent person' they will reliably inform the client they may need to look elsewhere. Finally, there are many consultants and professional bodies who feel excluded. The APS, for ...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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Headache? Try new and improved law and regulation!
...Management Legal Update Conference Tuesday 19 may 2009 MWB Business Exchange Centre, Victoria London ESSENTIAL upDATES "As always, the conference is overall an excellent forum for learning more about the complex world of FM in good, plain English!" n Health and safety law and practice n Managing asbestos in commercial premises n Fire risk management n Investigations and personal liability n Construction contracts n Water supply systems: meeting efficiency targets and preventing contamination n HR troubleshooter n Waste management Employment Act 2008 beyond dispute resolution David Walker, Dunda...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2009
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No smoking? Employers face the costs of kicking the habit
...n GMB, with the conditions that he is not allowed to speak about the case and his employers have not accepted liability. workplacelaw 11 try to give up, only 85,000 would succeed. A Is passive smoking dangerous? `Employers have no more right to allow smoke in the workplace than they do to allow asbestos or coal dust. They need to stop smoking in the workplace, or they will face legal action from those who are made ill as a result'. John Hall, solicitor at Thompsons `... in March 1998 the World Health Organisation was forced to admit that the results of a sevenyear study (the largest of its kind) i...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2005
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
...ck Straw told the House of Commons that "further consideration" would be given to the issue and that a final response would be published after the summer recess. He also said: "We are actively considering measures to make the UK a global leader in research on the alleviation, prevention and cure of asbestos-related diseases, and to help speed up compensation claims for those who develop diseases such as Mesothelioma. "The latter includes examination of the process for tracking and tracing employment and insurance records, as well as looking into the support given to individuals who are unable to trace...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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Euromillions
... 10 CASE LAW n Worker falls in computer server room who is to blame? n Nightclub failed to risk assess use of candles. chAllENGE 22 DANGER mAN Mick Dawson was a geography graduate who liked the sound of working in environmental consultancy. Some 20 years later he is the Practice Manager of the asbestos unit at consultants Bureau Veritas. David Sharp traces his hazardous journey. 16 CONkERING SAfETy fEARS The World Conker Championships takes place in the village of Ashton each autumn and attracts hundreds of competitors from all over the world and has done since it was started in the village p...
Magazine issue | 2 Oct 2008
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Killing time
... both risk management and Corporate Social Responsibility. failings, Associated Octel had to change its ways or be shut down. Kelly Mansfield unveils its incredible transformation. 08 CASE LAW n Near-fatal accidents can be preventable n Family wins compensation following death of worker exposed to asbestos n Death of young worker highlights need for proper supervision 14 AMERICAN IDLE David Sharp expected health and safety enforcement in America to be light years ahead of the UK. Instead he discovered a culture of corporate sloth, where prosecutors have no teeth and workers still have to pay for the...
Magazine issue | 27 Feb 2008
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"We don't serve wheelchairs"
...heir own organisations: Health, safety and risk management: what's new for 2008? This seminar is not only a legal update on recently introduced health and safety legislation, but also a preview of regulation likely to come into force in 2008. This practical overview includes the implications of the Asbestos Worker Protection Directive; Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007; the smoking provisions of the Health Act 2006; and an update on the new Corporate Manslaughter legislation. The top ten no-nos of fire risk assessment It's been just over a year since the introduction of the Regulat...
Magazine issue | 1 Jan 2008
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Occupational health: an unnecessary expense?
...nsure harmful conditions and practices are dealt with quickly and removed. Current health and safety legislation requires employers to put specific surveillance procedures into place where employees are exposed to certain health risks, including noise or hand-arm vibration, hazardous substances, or asbestos. These procedures may include simple things like looking for skin damage on hands from using certain chemicals; technical checks such as hearing tests, and more involved medical examinations. The starting point is the risk assessment, which should have identified any health hazards in the workplace...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2007
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Religious beliefs: should employers cater for all faiths?
... May 2005 RELIGIOUS BELIEF? To what extent should employers cater for all faiths? DOES EVERYONE KNOW THERE'S A FIRE? Disability discrimination meets health and safety SOUNDING OFF New Noise at Work Regulations MIGRANT WORKERS Are you exploiting illegal immigrants? Plus: Freedom of information, asbestos, vibration, business continuity IN EVERY ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT CONTENTS P8 06 07 08 LEGAL CALENDAR Upcoming legislative developments, consultations, conferences, training, publications and important diary dates for the six months ahead CONTENTS LETTERS Read...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2005
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It’s a WRAP
...ace Law international office. eMPLOyMent uPdate 13 NEWS Changes to unfair dismissal rules are announced, along with plans to charge for Tribunal claims, and a warning issued regarding agency workers tips. teChniCaL 38 THE DATA HEALTH AND SAFETY: A case in which a major retailer was fined £1m for asbestos offences highlights 45 END NOTE Judith Elliott, the Director of eltalking, on dealing with poor performance calmly and fairly. 46 DIARY Coming soon from Workplace Law. 24 BETTER BY DESIGN Mark Eltringham describes how the new offices for the Legal Ombudsman in Birmingham show how good design can...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
...e Homicide Act 2007, is fined £385,000 to be paid over ten years. EAT: Redundancy selection: A recent case demonstrates the importance of striking a balance to avoid sex discrimination. 08 CASE LAW Water firm to pay £345,000 after eight-year legal dispute; and roofing firm `put town at risk from asbestos'. 16 LEGAL UPDATE Right to request plans shelved; and coming out as gay at work: dos and don'ts for employers. COntinuinG PROFessiOnaL deVeLOPMent 28 TOO IMPORTANT TO WASTE The long awaited Waste Management Regulations have been implemented. Colin Malcolm and Hayley Saunders explain the requireme...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
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Open for Business
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Magazine issue | 4 May 2010
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The world in your hands?
...PLoyment uPdAte 13 NEWS Employers face tough 2010; and Council found in breach of the Data Protection Act. teChniCAL 38 ThE DATA HSE: Failure to implement control measures led to a firearms injury; lack of training led to care home fatality; and an analysis of failure to comply with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. EAT: Analysis of a recent case which determined there 45 END NOTE The passing of the Autism Act the UK's first disabilityspecific law represents more than `tokenistic' legislation, and will benefit society as a whole, argues Rachel Baxter. 24 ANOThER WINTER OF DISCONTENT? ...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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The Diversity Dilemma
...when drafting or reviewing your alcohol and drugs policy. 22 HSE: Two fatalities occurred from Carbon Monoxide poisoning at a private property in Brecon; and vehicle movement assessments must be communicated to staff. 08 CASE LAW Workers and members of the public exposed to unacceptable levels of asbestos; and a building company fined £2,000 for burning waste illegally on Bonfire Night. 16 LEGAL UPDATE October Common Commencement Date legislation; and a rise in the number of unfair dismissal claims. CoNTiNuiNG PRofEssioNAL DEVELoPmENT 30 BACK TO BASICS Kate Gardner and Bill Scholes consider the m...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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2009: new beginnings
...light year for new workplace legislation (relatively speaking, of course). 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Key legislative dates taking place in December and January. 10 CASE LAW n Only one rest break required if working more than six hours, says EAT n Requirement to have a degree "is not age discrimination" n Asbestos compensation must be paid, says High Court n Christian worker was not discriminated against, confirms EAT 16 19 STRESSfuL TImES AhEAD? Employers underestimate the steps they need to take to protect their businesses against stress claims, say Bettina Rigg and Steve Covell. death of the temp? Neil A...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Mug’s game? Excessive risk aversion
...rd, whether real or imaginary, in order to show suitability and sufficiency. Trying to make risk assessments that cover every eventuality is only the start. People also try to write documents that are "bomb proof " for issues like safe methods of work, disability discrimination, legionella control, asbestos plans, manual handling, personal protective equipment, driving at work, Facilities Manager Overkill or common sense? Last Christmas a property management firm advised the Department for Work and Pensions that ceiling and wall decorations posed a health and safety risk. A small Christmas tree was ...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2006
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The sex issue
...rom 1 July the RoHS Regulations ban the placing on the EU market of new Electrical and Electronic Equipment containing more than the set levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and both polybrominated biphenyl and polybrominated diphenyl ether flame retardants. 6214 On 1 October new Asbestos Regulations will come into force. The draft Regulations will repeal and replace the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002, the Asbestos (Licensing) Regulations 1983, as amended, and the Asbestos (Prohibitions) Regulations 1992 (Prohibitions Regulations), as amended. The Regulations will adop...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2006
