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Worker awarded compensation after suffering vibration damage
...s 2005 was designed to prevent excessive exposure of employees to vibrating machinery. The regulations require exposure to vibration to be assessed in terms of length of time and the strength of vibration. This case follows calls for action in August this year from the union UNISON after a Bridgend worker developed the vibration-related condition Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome.
Case | 9 Dec 2008
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Dealing with bogus claimants
workplacelaw The exclusive magazine for premium members of the Workplace Law Network Are you laying yourself open to bogus claimants? inside this issue MAR/APR 2010 Issue 53 Comment: Ensuring home workers aren't vulnerable to musculoskeletal problems. Page 9 CPd section: First in a two part guide to absence management; manual handling explained. Page 30 Fit for purpose Readying the new Workplace Law Executive Centre for operation. something to talk about? How to manage the negative publicity of ...
Magazine issue | 1 Mar 2010
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Health hazards: keeping a lid on panic
...olved in helping the environment by `doing their bit', but not to the detriment of their health, says the Migraine Association. NETWORK 22 WHO CARES FOR THE CARERS? Occupational health consultant Greta Thornbory reveals how 30 years' industry experience have taught her the importance of caring for workers. 16 OFFICE PRINTERS: THE LATEST WORKPLACE HAZARD? If reports about the dangers of printers and light bulbs are to be believed, then office health and safety should be taken much more seriously which is exactly what Mike Hosking, health and safety advisor for Skandia UK, has been saying for yea...
Magazine issue | 1 Feb 2008
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2005: getting to grips with the legal year ahead
...ssed by the Scottish Parliament. The legislation is therefore particularly important to businesses where members of the public are likely to be on site (for example, retail). The legislation is explicit that employers are liable for the actions of their employees. 5175 More protection for disabled workers The Disability Discrimination Bill was published in the House of Lords on Friday 26 November 2004. The legislation is expected to bring 175,000 more people within the scope of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA). The Bill, which was announced in the Queen's Speech on 23 November, proposed...
Magazine issue | 15 Dec 2004
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A new age?
...a 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: The Agency Workers Regulations 2010 finally come into force in October. Page 16 Plus: News and case round up of the leading FM, health and safety and HR stories ... Social networking has grown faster than the policies to control it, says Roger Byard. Page 27 workplace law health and safety Accredited Centre Con...
Magazine issue | 5 Sep 2011
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Occupational health: an unnecessary expense?
...al property will take effect from 6 April. This Code has been given the status of a guidance note by RICS in order to recognise how important service charges are in today's property market, and therefore is regarded as "best practice". 7841 By participating in National Work from Home Day on 18 May workers and companies are invited to add up the cost savings of forsaking a range of day-today costs including lunch, coffee breaks, public transport, parking and for some, congestion charging. 5133 6 workplacelaw WHAT DOES THIS SYMBOL MEAN? Go to ... www.workplacelaw.net enter the four-digit code in th...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2007
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Legionella trial special
...cations for licensing under the Gangmasters Licensing Authority 2004 will be invited in November/December. The Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 2004 (Commencement No.2) Order 2005 came into force on 1 April. Its aim is to give regulation to the activity of some gangmasters who exploit and supply illegal workers. It is proposed that consultation on the rules for licensing will end by 30 October. · A new licensing regime for selling alcohol in the hospitality industry is expected to come into force in November, under the Licensing Act. · On 10 January, the Security Industry Authority (SIA) started to ac...
Magazine issue | 1 Jun 2005
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Religious beliefs: should employers cater for all faiths?
workplacelaw know-how to manage your workplace 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, publica...
Magazine issue | 1 May 2005
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No smoking? Employers face the costs of kicking the habit
...o be exposed to the dangers of smoke in the workplace. But what's important in adjusting to an inevitable ban on workplace smoking is how you approach the matter with employees who do smoke. The fact that they are partial to a cigarette (or 20) doesn't (necessarily) make them less able or dedicated workers, and employers need to be wary that these employees don't feel ostracised when their smoking room suddenly becomes off-limits. You might assume that every smoker wants to be a non-smoker, but it's not actually the case and employers can't insist that they do so. So whatever side of the smoking fen...
Magazine issue | 1 Apr 2005
