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  1. New crisis management standard launched

    ...ties they need to develop and maintain in order to detect, prepare and respond to a crisis.   Sponsored by the Cabinet Office, the crisis management specification has been developed in consultation with some of the UK’s leading businesses and public bodies, including the Bank of England, Blake Emergency, the UK Emergency Planning Group and Thomas Cook. The standard is designed to deal with the kind of organisational upheaval caused by events such as the recent England riots which were unexpected and had a major impact on organisations across the UK. It could also help organisations preparing for ...

    News | 30 Sep 2011

  2. 79% of European managers concerned by work-related stress

     Concern about psychosocial risks such as stress, violence and harassment is increasing in European organisations, but under a third of companies have set procedures to deal with it according to the first findings of the biggest workplace health and safety survey in Europe.    The new data, from the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) revealed how psychosocial risks concern most European companies.Four out of five European managers e...

    News | 4 Jun 2010

  3. Buncefield disaster: the aftermath and what you can learn from it

    ...members of the Workplace Law Network the aftermath and what you can learn from it BUNCEFIELD spECIaL IssUE disaster Buncefield The planner Peter Power on Olympic-sized emergencies, and what to do about them. MAY 2009 Issue 47 Evacuate! The contingency plans to save city centre businesses in an emergency. The investigator Interview with the HSE's Buncefield investigator Taf Powell. Buncefield and your business: the lessons that all businesses can learn. Page 30 Legal update: REACH and facilities management. Page 26 plus: Legal calendar | Comment The data | Clinic | Client focus Case law and more...

    Magazine issue | 5 May 2009

  4. Have we binned your Workplace Law Magazine?

    ...on't need in the event of a flood, or which suppliers may not be able to provide. Make back-up plans or arrangements for short-notice cancellation of deliveries. n Consider contracting in advance with companies whose help you may need after a flood. This avoids the frustration of finding help in an emergency, and puts you in a better position to negotiate costs. "A warmer world will mean warmer workplaces, which in turn will mean staff with reduced concentration that are quick to anger." at once with malaria, it could be the case that staff returning from holidays are more likely to have contracted a...

    Magazine issue | 7 Apr 2008

  5. Business Continuity: The risk of a pandemic in the UK

    ...reds of miles distant from primary facilities – may be just as affected by the outbreak as the primary locations they are intended to back up. Disruptions could spread to other key infrastructures, such as power, transportation, telecommunications, water systems, police, fire, NHS including emergency medical services. Moreover, basic retail services might also be disrupted. In effect, parts of the UK Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) could be jeopardised. These types of problems might make it very difficult for employees to function effectively at work. Further, since corporate busin...

    News | 13 Feb 2007

  6. In-depth article: 7/7 a year later – what have businesses learnt?

    ...ul scenario based exercises as well as workshops, leadership courses and motivation sessions. He often appears on BBC & ITN News and has considerable front-line experience of many real crises. His research on crisis decision making is quoted in the UK Government (Cabinet Office) Guide on Integrated Emergency Management and he is the author of many other advice guidebooks including the original UK Govt. (DTI) booklet ‘Preventing Chaos in a Crisis'. He is a Special Advisor to a number of key organisations including the Canadian Centre for Emergency Preparedness and the Business Continuity (BC) Institut...

    News | 7 Jul 2006

  7. H5N1 Bird Flu: Are you playing chicken with your company’s future?

    ... and teleconference facilities. The 50% figure that HSBC is working to is higher than official forecasts, including estimates from the WHO, which is expected to advise companies to plan for 25% absence. The Sunday Telegraph surveyed dozens of large UK companies and found that more than 80% had made emergency plans based on the 25% projection ­ they include Asda, Tesco, Royal Mail, O2, Natwest and Ford. Some of these large businesses are preparing to move operations to countries where the virus has not struck. The fear is that, because the virus would not strike Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec workplace...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2006

  8. Small firms urged to think about introducing a HR recovery plan

    Peter Done, Managing Director for the law firm Peninsula warns that small businesses need to look at emergency contingency plans in case of emergencies such as acts of terrorism. Small businesses in New York had to turn to their emergency measure plans in order to protect both businesses and workers. Peter Done gives his reaction to the crisis and talks about what businesses need to do to protect their work...

    News | 17 Oct 2001

  9. A new age?

    workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network A new age? Time to manage age diversity inside this issue SEP/OCT 2011 Issue 62 Belief system Amanda Trewhella assesses the implications of recent religious discrimination cases. Page 24 Virtual office Out with the old Suzanne McMinn with HR guidance on the end of the Default Retirement Age. Page 30 Comment: Those breaching safety rules must pay their way, says the HSE. Page 9 Legal update: T...

    Magazine issue | 5 Sep 2011

  10. Open for Business

    ...lity Act. Page 45 Why cutting red tape is the top business priority. Page 24 Red whine All fired up Debate on the effects of the Fire Safety Order. Page 22 Checking out Staff recruitment agencies undergo a security audit. Page 27 CPd section: Second in our two part guide to absence management; and PPE policies. Page 30 Plus: A new-look data section, news round-up of the leading network stories and special Workplace Law news update ... environmental Management LAW AND PRACTICE London ­ Thursday 20 May 2010 LATEST INFORMATION ON: n Climate change implications for Facilities Managers n Regu...

    Magazine issue | 4 May 2010

  11. The world in your hands?

    ...tency assessments; the role of the CDM Coordinator; building manuals; design CDM workshops and the development of the Principal Contractor's construction health and safety plans. prioritised actions plan. We are fully equipped to offer training to fire wardens, to produce site specific and personal emergency evacuations plans (PEEPS) and to provide ongoing fire safety management system support. Incident / Accident investigation Our health and safety consultants can help to provide an independent investigation with a view to identifying the direct and indirect causes of the event. Age discrimination, ...

    Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010

  12. 2009: new beginnings

    ...ling www.workplacelaw.net comment In their place will be a lighter buffet in the form of the new ACAS code of practice, which both employers and employees will be expected to follow. In reality, the new ACAS discretionary code represents little departure from the stodgy disciplinary and grievance procedures currently in force. Whilst the code is certainly less prescriptive than the existing procedures, it is unlikely to make the law any clearer. In fact, the watereddown language of the new code may well make it harder for businesses to digest. Although he recently assured the BERR committee that it is...

    Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008

  13. Evacuation versus invacuation

    workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Hang on! Evacuation versus invacuation Can it ever be safe to hold on for rescue in a fire emergency? FIRE & DISABILITY SPECIAL JULY / AUGUST 2008 Issue 39 Who's in your building? Knowing who you need to evacuate in an emergency. Page 14 The real stories: Evacuation strategies put to the test. Page 10 Professor Keith Bright: "Access to buildings is not about disabled people, it's about access f...

    Magazine issue | 10 Jul 2008

  14. Key Worker Holiday Entitlement

    ...oyment regs, bad management, get off the golf course or staff being treated like doormats etc etc. Kevin, as you use MBIFM (although I cant see why you have to on here) I take it you are an FM, therefore you most likely will have a deputy, policies, procedures in place to cover any eventuality/emergency within your premises. However all FM's are 24/7 365 days a year on call and most likely would cancel or even return from holiday early if it was important enough. What if your company had an emergency and you had to find alternative premises urgently would you not cancel your holiday or would you p...

    Comment | 10 Dec 2009

  15. Health hazards: keeping a lid on panic

    ...come the dangers, implement healthy and safe working policies, and ensure their lone workers are being cared for just as well as those in the traditional workplace. Do you: n regularly carry out risk assessments of the places your employees work, and the situations they work in? n have policies and procedures in place to prevent data loss, corruption or theft? n monitor your lone workers in the same way as your traditional workers? n have working procedures in place so that you know where your employees are ­ at any time? If the answer to any of these questions is no, the Loneworking 2008: Special Repo...

    Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008

  16. Contractors: are you watching them?

    ...competence that is needed will depend on the work to be done. Exactly what you expect of your contractors, in terms of performance and health and safety, should be made clear, and written down in the contract. As part of this you should clearly explain your company's health and safety policies and procedures, and make sure they understand and will act in accordance with them. In this way clients can have a large effect on the companies they contract and their health and safety practices, something, say McHugh and McConnell, the HSE is well aware of. "The HSE is continuing to pay close attention to the ...

    Magazine issue | 16 May 2007

  17. The year of living dangerously

    ... overwhelming impact that health and safety legislation has on modern business. A lot can happen in the space of a year. In 2005, employers have learnt much the hard way ­ particularly with the event of the London bombings on 7 July, which saw workplace managers suddenly dealing with the type of emergency they'd never prepared for. The year has also seen some of the most significant workplace issues thoroughly argued out among government representatives, employers, employees and the relevant organisations. The responsibility of employers in relation to workplace deaths, fire safety, smoking in the w...

    Magazine issue | 1 Dec 2005

  18. Legionella trial special

    ...of the cockle picker drownings workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace June 2005 LEGIONELLA TRIAL Architect faces manslaughter retrial after Legionnaires' outbreak ­ who's taking responsibility for health & safety in your workplace? CRISIS MANAGEMENT How would your workplace cope in an emergency? THE NEW SIX-PACK A fresh wave of health and safety legislation for 2005 Highly commended in the PPA Magazines 2005 Awards - Interactive business and professional magazine of the year IN EVERY ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT jay hay CONTENTS 07 LEGAL CALENDAR P8 ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2005

  19. Playing with numbers: TUPE special issue

    workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace March 2005 PLAYING WITH NUMBERS Is TUPE about to become clear? IDENTITY CRISIS The changing face of security UNDER THE INFLUENCE Is there a place for alcohol at work? PLUS: Religion in the workplace, pensions and TUPE, age discrimination IN EVERY ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT CONTENTS CONTENTS 26 CASE LAW 33 CLINIC 34 ANALYSIS 06 LEGAL CALENDAR Legislative developments, consultations, conferences, training, publications and important diary dates for the six months ahead 07 ...

    Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2005

  20. Should employers start preparing for an influenza pandemic now?

    ...Workplace Law Network's Guide to Business Continuity 2007 is available to download. Written by one of the leading authorities on the subject, Peter Power, this essential guide provides a framework for business managers to ensure that their organisation has an action plan in place in the event of an emergency situation arising.

    News | 20 Jun 2007

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