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Hot Work Permits: minimising the risks
It is very clear from statistics that hot works carried out by contractors represents one of the most significant fire risks to a building. All premises engaging the services of contractors are exposed to the risks, although some buildings may be more vulnerable to significant damage than others; heritage premises for example may have less...
Briefing | 22 Nov 2007
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How much does it cost to kill someone at work?
...ce Law Network, in a complete guide that you can pull out from this month's centre pages. The extensive relaunch of the Network will take place in September, bringing with it a better-than-ever membership service. This is your chance to have a sneak preview! Regards, Editor Project Editor Design Photography Production Controller Membership Services Manager Publisher Contributors Alex Davies Gary Jobson istockphoto.com Rex Features Mike Horscroft Gillian Nightingale David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Neil Archibald Danny McShee John Shaw Chris Streatfeild Marcus Trinick Printed by Warwick Printing ...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2007
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Contractors: are you watching them?
...apable truth of the matter is that you -- as the client -- are responsible. Katy Brown reports. REGULARS 06 Legal calendar Ensure that you are ready for all the events and legal developments coming into force in May and June. 07 Forum Thoughts and opinions from Workplace Law Network members on a hot topic. 14 7 landmark contractor cases Sections 2 and 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (HSWA) impose strict liability on employers regarding employees and non-employees, and in recent years there have been various attempts to persuade the courts that this should be mitigated where the a...
Magazine issue | 16 May 2007
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Open for Business
... on the location and how to book space at the new centre. Summer preparation Although all workers should take steps to protect themselves, employers are under a duty to consider implementing measures, outdoors or indoors, such as: n n n n n shading employees from direct sunlight; the insulation of hot plant and pipes; the provision of fans or air-cooling plant; ensuring hats and other suitable clothing is worn; suitable rest breaks; n scheduling work during a cooler time of day or year; n additional supplies of drinking water; and/or n educate workers about the risks of outdoor working and sun e...
Magazine issue | 4 May 2010
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Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
...exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974-2009 HSWA revieWed JULY/AUGUST 2009 Issue 49 in sickness and in health Why the health agenda should not be overlooked. Page 12 Heated debate When is it legally too hot to trot? The elephant in the room The poor legislation no one wants to talk about. Page 18 Comment: Could working from home make your staff ill? Ann Clark considers the issues. Page 9 interview: Judith Hackitt speaks to us about eradicating workplace deaths. Page 16 Page 20 Plus: Legal calenda...
Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009
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Health hazards: keeping a lid on panic
...Latest | Editorial Editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Editor Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 News and Features Writer Claire Fuller Project Editor Alex Davies Design Gary Jobson Photography cartoonstock.com istockphoto.com Production Controller Mike Horscroft Membership Services Manager Gillian Nightingale Publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Contributors Andrew Adams Mike Bird Robert Fife Miranda Wheatley The Migraine Association Printed by Warwick Printing Caswell Road, Lea...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008
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Road contractor ordered to pay
...was caused by the ignition of a flammable mist of kerosene and gas oil, probably by static electricity. HSE Inspector Jon Anslow, who investigated the incident, said: "This was a tragic and avoidable incident. The company failed to control even simple sources of ignition, such as smoking and hot working. Importantly, if a liquid was used rather than a spray, no flammable mist would have been created, and this could have prevented the incident. "This case emphasises the importance for employers to assess and plan work with dangerous substances. Sensible health and safety is about managi...
Case | 25 May 2005
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Stress management special
... to date with the practical application of the law 28 Technical update In-depth coverage of key workplace legal issues including PPE and Commonhold 33 Clinic Expert solutions to your legal queries 34 Analysis The latest Workplace Law survey reveals stress is a real headache for employers! istockphoto.com workplacelaw 3 Calm down... Editor Consulting editor Sub-editor Design Production editor Photography Advertising sales Publisher Contributors Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 Mark Eltringham Ian Faulkner monkeyfodder.com Lee Whittaker Jules Dann Ben Daft T. 01223 431 060 ...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2004
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Event management: health and safety considerations
...supported by the Merseyside-based production company Brouhaha International, installed Dreamspace on the day of the incident; extra ropes were used to tether the inflatable because of the heat of the day. It has been speculated that the heat of the day could have turned the large inflatable into a hot air balloon, causing it to lift off the ground. Durham police and the HSE are currently carrying out an investigation into the incident. Among other things the deflated structure, ropes and anchor pins are being examined and a specialist engineer has been drafted in to examine the structure's de...
News | 18 Aug 2006
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The burning issue
...absence and stress in the workplace; and sentencing developments in health and safety cases 31 CLINIC Workplace Law's panel of legal advisors answer your management queries 34 ANALYSIS Does Britain really have a sick-note culture? workplacelaw 3 workplacelaw Editor Editorial Assistant Design Photography Not to be sniffed at... If you've noticed a funny smell in the air, you're not just imagining it! Workplace Law Magazine is stimulating all the senses this month, in a special issue that highlights the biggest single reform of fire legislation in more than 30 years. The magazine is making i...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2005
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It’s a WRAP
...magazine. The benefits: n Revised and updated interactive content n Study at a time that suits you n Save your company money by cutting out travelling costs and time spent out of the office n Greater flexibility allows you to study around your existing work commitments Cover image Gary Jobson Photography and illustration istockphoto.com www.CartoonStock.com www.123rf.com Publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Follow Workplace Law ... @WorkplaceLawNet www.facebook.com/workplacelaw www.linkedin.com/groups/ Workplace-Law-Network-3960478 Printed by Pensord, Tram Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2011
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The Social Network – 12 years of the Workplace Law Conference
...ce 1843 when booking your places editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group 110 Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 1LQ T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Managing Editor Sara Bean Sub Editor Alex Davies Online Community Manager Gavin Bates Design Gary Jobson Mike Horscroft Cover image istockphoto.com Photography and illustration istockphoto.com www.CartoonStock.com Press Association Images Publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Editorial Steering Committee Jayn Bond, Head of HR, Workplace Law jayn.bond@workplacelaw.net Martin Brewer, Partner, Mills & Reeve LLP martin.brewer@mills-reeve.com...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2011
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
...he IOSH Managing Safely Certificate. editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Managing Editor Sara Bean Sub Editor Alex Davies Design Gary Jobson Mike Horscroft Cover image Gary Jobson Photography and illustration Rex Features istockphoto.com www.CartoonStock.com Publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Editorial Steering Committee Jayn bond, Head of HR, Workplace Law jayn.bond@workplacelaw.net Martin brewer, Partner, Mills & Reeve LLP Martin.Brewer@mills-reeve.com Dale Collins, Solicit...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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Facefacts: The real cost of social networking to your business
...placelaw.net 3 Latest | Editorial Editorial Comment from the Editor ... Workplace Law Group Second Floor, Daedalus House, Station Road, Cambridge CB1 2RE T. 0871 777 8881 F. 0871 777 8882 Editor Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 Writer Claire Fuller Project Editor Alex Davies Design Gary Jobson Photography istockphoto.com Gary Jobson Production Controller Mike Horscroft Membership Services Manager Gillian Nightingale Publisher David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Contributors Elaine Banton European Agency for Safety & Health at Work Heather Falconer Philip Jeffs Jeffrey Jupp Martin Newlan Printed by W...
Magazine issue | 16 Oct 2007
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Occupational health: an unnecessary expense?
...ccupational health 08 -- a lesson in numbers Occupational health under 14 the microscope Desks and drums 19 and rock `n' roll Feeling first class 20 Check that you are ready for changes to legislation coming into force in April and May. Thoughts and opinions from Workplace Law Network members on a hot topic. `Our workforce is our most precious resource', so why do so many businesses still not invest in occupational health? The business case for investing all comes down to simple maths. On average, each of your employees costs you over £500 a year because of sickness absence. Using an occupation...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2007
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£20 if you can prove you’re competent
...EVERY ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT CONTENTS Legal calendar 06 Forum 07 The competence game show 08 Check that you are ready for all the events and legal developments coming into force this month. Thoughts and opinions from Workplace Law Network members on a current hot topic. Just how competent are you? Very, judging by the torrent of replies to the Workplace Law `Are you a "competent person"?' surveys for health and safety and HR professionals. But do your arguments convince the experts? Caroline Merz rounds up some of your responses. Workplace Law Network's for...
Magazine issue | 1 Nov 2006
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R v. Beckingham: case closed
...e rkplac c know-how to manage your workplace SEPTEMBER 2006 ISSUE 20 IN EVERY ISSUE: EMPLOYMENT LAW, HEALTH & SAFETY, PREMISES MANAGEMENT CONTENTS Forum 06 Introduction 07 Barrow: investigation timeline 08 Body of evidence 10 Opinions and thoughts from Workplace Law Network members on a current hot topic. A summary of the Barrow legionella case and its implications. The key events of the case, from the Legionnaires' outbreak through to the sentencing of Gillian Beckingham and Barrow Council. Does your Workplace work? Total Workplace Management is the UK's largest dedicated event for FM and E...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2006
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Has the HSE lost its bite?
...elf publishes case studies, which can be read in detail in our health and safety investigations special this issue. It's true to say that there are two sides to every story and the HSE and its critics fight tooth and nail to get their argument across from page 10. Editor Features Writer Design Photography Production Assistant Network Manager Publisher Contributors Katy Brown T. 01223 431 053 Gary Jobson Rex Features Ltd Mike Horscroft Gillian Nightingale David Sharp T. 01223 431 050 Steve Aldridge Helen Bamborough Nicola Cardenas Blanco Mark Hillier Richard Linskell Josie Crump John Richar...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2006
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Legionella trial special
...legal experts answer readers' management queries 34 ANALYSIS Research reveals that, regardless of existing and proposed legal requirements, a large proportion of employers already offer flexible working options beyond their duties workplacelaw 3 jay hay workplacelaw Editor Sub-editor Design Photography MAGAZINE Kelly Mansfield T. 01223 431 054 It's not the winning... Workplace Law Magazine was extremely proud to be highly commended by judges at the prestigious PPA Magazines 2005 Awards, held on 4 May at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London. Workplace Law Magazine was nominated for the Inter...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2005
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Tories Voice Opposition to Asbestos Regulations
...Since then, it has been used in many industries. For example, the building and construction industry uses it for strengthening cement and plastics as well as for insulation, fireproofing, and sound absorption. Shipbuilding and Railway engineering have used asbestos to insulate boilers, steam pipes, hot water pipes, and nuclear reactors. The automotive industry uses asbestos in vehicle brake shoes and clutch pads. More than 5,000 commonly used products contain or have contained asbestos. These include sewage piping, roofing and siding, casings for electrical wires, fire protection material, chemic...
Comment | 26 Sep 2002
