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London’s burning, where’s the engine?
...onth. Employers looking for a complete picture of how moves to modernise the Fire and Rescue Service will impact on their business might find themselves asking, quite literally, where's the engine? Katy Brown gets an inside view on how the pieces of this complicated puzzle will fit together. Do the new fire risk assessment guides live up to expectation? We ask various fire experts, should we burn them or use them? The guides: burn them 12 or use them? NEBOSH Fire Safety and Risk 18 Management Certificate: a candidate's view Tick-box risk assessments 20 Houses in multiple occupation 24 Workplace...
Magazine issue | 1 Oct 2006
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Fire Safety Reform - employers' FAQs
The new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) moves responsibility for fire safety squarely onto employers’ shoulders; many of the implications for businesses were discussed at Workplace Law’s highly successful Fire Safety Conference 2005, held earlier this month. Do employers need to consi...
News | 31 Oct 2005
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48: How the 48-hour working week could push employers to the max
... R v. Chargot Limited. Page 28 NEBOSH National General Certificate: choose your direction STUDY OVER 10 WEEKS Contents In this issue ... LATEST 05 EDITORIAL The worlds of health and safety, employment and premises management are forever changing, but it is not often we have a day where breaking news is quite as significant as on 17 December, when the European Parliament voted on proposed amendments to the Working Time Directive. CLASSROOM IN LONDON 22 FOCuS 12 48: puShING WORKING TImE TO ThE mAx? The European Parliament recently voted 421 to 273 in favour of amendments tabled for the Worki...
Magazine issue | 5 Feb 2009
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Mug’s game? Excessive risk aversion
..., is on 7 November to raise awareness of the issue. The charity says there are many misconceptions about workplace bullying, a common one being that those individuals usually targeted are weak, ineffectual poor workers; in fact, says the charity, the opposite is often true. Bullying has been in the news recently because of recent large profile cases; in particular the case of Helen Green who was awarded £800,000 after it was ruled that she had been the victim of a "deliberate and concerted campaign of bullying" by fellow employees at Deutsche Bank. In another case the House of Lords ruled that t...
Magazine issue | 1 Jul 2006
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Survival of the fit note?
...in people. Page 45 Legal update: Lessons learnt from the super-injunctions debacle. Page 16 Chartered course Iain Brodie, Chairman of the RICS Facilities Management Executive Group. Page 22 Rights of reply Solicitor's Association argues tribunal reform could lead to more red tape. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... workplace law health and safety Contents In this issue ... Latest 05 EDITORIAL Note of caution. IOSH accredited training from Workplace Law IOSH Managing Safely Certificate Choose from one of three study modes to suit yo...
Magazine issue | 5 Jul 2011
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Internships – Are you breaking the law?
...embers of the Workplace Law Network Exploitation or opportunity? The net value of unpaid interns inside this issue MAY/JUN 2011 Issue 60 Wheels come off Kelvin Reynolds of the BPA on how the Government needs to clarify plans to ban wheel clamping. Page 22 Fire proof CPd surplus to requirements New Waste Management Regulations explained. Page 28 Comment: Why Workplace Law supports the Yes to Fairer Votes Campaign. Page 45 Legal update: The Coalition Government's Red Tape Challenge. Page 16 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... The Warwickshire...
Magazine issue | 3 May 2011
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Grinding to a halt: Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill
workplacelaw place ace c The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Grinding to a halt? Why Government policy risks bringing business to a standstill inside this issue JAN/FEB 2011 Issue 58 Comment: This magazine's first cover star reviews the new Equality Act. Page 45 Clinic: Useful advice on coping with weather related disruption. Page 40 Plus: News and case round up of the leading health and safety, FM and HR stories ... Matthew Powell-Howard, Accreditation Manager at NEBOSH, on achieving exam success. Page 22 Badge of distinction Gre...
Magazine issue | 4 Jan 2011
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Workplace Law welcomes Lord Young's review of health and safety
...line unnecessary bureaucracy that Launch of simplified interactive risk October 2010 drains creativity assessment form for offices and innovation from our businesses. Launch of simplified interactive risk November Instead, we're going to focus regulations where December they are most needed; with a new system that is proportionate, not bureaucratic; January 2011 that treats adults like adults and reinstates some February common sense and trust.' March assessment form for classrooms Launch of simplified interactive risk assessment form for shops (including charity shops) Establish a minimum stan...
News analysis | 15 Nov 2010
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ETs on the rise
...res may have to change. Page 34 Compliance expert Paul Caddick says there's more to electrical safety than PAT testing. Page 22 down PAt Fire drill Learning the lessons from a headline prosecution under the RRO. Page 24 net benefits The development of sector-specific FM networks. Page 27 Plus: News and case round up of the leading health and safety, FM and HR stories ... 10 ck ba t en d! ev man l e fu ss lar d ce uc opu s p th by health and safety workplace law human resources Mock Employment Tribunal Thursday 21 October 2010 Workplace Law Executive Centre, Clerkenwell, London workpla...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2010
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The world in your hands?
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network A new decade: It's now in your hands inSide thiS iSSue JAN/FEB 2010 Issue 52 Strike action Wonderful Copenhagen? Analysis of the discussions and decisions reached during the Climate Change conference. interview: Ali Moran, Chair of the BIFM People Management Special Interest Group. Page 22 Comment: T...
Magazine issue | 8 Jan 2010
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The Diversity Dilemma
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network 'Tis the season... ...to treat everyone fairly? iNsiDE This issuE NOV/DEC 2009 Issue 51 A ding dong or merrily high? You'll never walk alone Health promotion campaign in Liverpool. Page 24 NEW! CPD section Expert guidance on DSE and the DDA. Page 30 Comment: What are you doing to ensure this world is a fit place for the next generation? Page 45 interview: Peter Reading, Fire Safety Manager at the Ministry of Justice, on the RRO so far. Page 22 Plus: An all new data section, and a news ...
Magazine issue | 2 Nov 2009
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Changes to Workplace Law Magazine
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network New legislation But equal treatment for all? New Look MaGaziNe SEPT/OCT 2009 Issue 50 God's green earth Partner profile Meet Chris Hoar, DG at the Facilities Management Association. Body of evidence How PHS Datashred helps the NHS dispose of its confidential data. Comment: Will the new Equality Bil...
Magazine issue | 1 Sep 2009
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Celebrating 35 years of the Health and Safety at Work Act
...racts g a way to ING SPEC JUNE 2009 IAL Issue 48 save money? COST-CUTT 9 ways to cut costs stimulate growth in legally and your orga nisation Forum focus nge: manslaughter First corporate case hits courtroom. the Page 22 Challe calendar The data | Comme | Clinic | nt Network Case law News and more ... Plus: Legal Page 19 Health and Posting safety gone nuts! Workplace successful Law membe results rs BBC's Panora on Controversial programme: ma cuts: the Royal the time to is now Mail story. stand Page 16 and be counte up d? Disability signage: who wants to toilet door? grope a Pag...
Magazine issue | 7 Jul 2009
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Cultivating success: how to cut costs and stimulate growth
...ve money? Page 26 posting successful results Controversial cuts: the Royal Mail story. Page 16 Comment Disability signage: who wants to grope a toilet door? Page 7 Challenge: First corporate manslaughter case hits the courtroom. Page 22 plus: Legal calendar | Comment The data | Clinic | Network News Case law and more ... Contents In this issue ... Disability EssEntiAl lAw AnD PrActicE One-day training course tuesday 23 June 2009, Bonhill House London Access and laTeST 05 PRUNING UNTIL THE GREEN SHOOTS APPEAR The recession has slipped from the front pages in recent weeks to be replaced...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2009
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Buncefield disaster: the aftermath and what you can learn from it
...ge 26 plus: Legal calendar | Comment The data | Clinic | Client focus Case law and more ... Page 7 Page 22 Page 20 Contents Let's talk safety & health In this issue ... LaTEsT 05 EDITORIAL Responsible for training? At 6.03 a.m. on 11 December 2005, journalist Colin Campbell was live on BBC News 24."I actually can just tell you that I've heard a very, very large explosion just behind me a few seconds ago," he says, turning round to see if he could see anything. Little did he know that the explosion he had just heard behind him was actually 30 miles away; it was the largest explosion since...
Magazine issue | 5 May 2009
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Headache? Try new and improved law and regulation!
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network HeadacHe? Try NEW improvEd laW aNd rEgulaTioN! longer lasting Fast acting Increased holiday allowance Dispute resolution simplified again New formula CORGI becomes Gas Safe Register and much more ... APRIL UPDATE sPEcIAL IssUE APRIL 2009 Issue 46 Ian Fielder: BIFM Chief Executive on the challenges for the f...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2009
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Soap star: The hygiene special issue
... providing many issues for managers to contend with: there are problems related to staff monitoring; allocation; disability and access; as well as germs that can be carried from the washroom to the rest of the workplace. 05 EDITORIAL 09 Focus 12 TImE WATCh Last year, a Scottish meat firm made the news after it was revealed that staff had to clock off to go to the toilet. However, although controversial, monitoring of breaks isn't illegal and many believe it to be of benefit to both employees and employers. 22 neTWoRK 19 TEN yEARS Of WORkpLACE LAW CONfERENCES missing some pieces? get the full ...
Magazine issue | 3 Mar 2009
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2009: new beginnings
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network 2009: new beginnings Including our essential guide to workplace regulation in the New Year NEW YEAR spEciAl issUE DECEMBER 08/JANUARY 09 Issue 43 Energy performance certificates: The biggest challenge of 2008? Page 22 Death of the temp Why new laws threaten the future of agency workers. Page 16 put throug...
Magazine issue | 8 Dec 2008
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Perk of the job? Managing the risks faced by loneworkers
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Perk of the job? managing the risks faced by loneworkers LONEWORKING SPECIAL JUNE 2008 Issue 38 Interview: Social Services on methods to protect loneworkers from danger. Page 18 Legal update: Managing the employment relationship with remote workers. Page 28 Missing presumed dead What really happened to loneworking estate agent Suzy Lamplugh? Page...
Magazine issue | 5 Jun 2008
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3 strikes and your fire's not out!
workplacelaw 3 The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network The Fire Service takes a 'Boy who cried Wolf' approach to managing workplace false alarms strikes and your fire's not out! INSIDE THIS ISSUE NOVEMBER 2007 Issue 32 NEW: Partner profile "I was meant to be a weatherman" Dale Collins, Solicitor Advocate UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION Challenge Firefighters embark on a 1400-mile cycling test Page 26 Interview: Dept. for Communities and Local Government Page 20 Exposed: poor standards of fire safety in the hotel industry...
Magazine issue | 8 Nov 2007
