Business Compliance
Prosecutors and police in Milan have been investigating whether workers have been exploited in supply chains linked to a dozen fashion brands as an extension of a long-standing probe into workers allegedly operating under illegal conditions.
A court in the Italian fashion capital appointed a special commissioner last week (10 June) to judicially administer an Italian-based subsidiary of French fashion giant Christian Dior, which is owned by French luxury giant LVMH, for a year.…
Duty to Manage Asbestos in Buildings (Free Webinar)
Free webinar! Duty to manage asbestos in buildings: The law, the risk to health and how to safely manage asbestos
HSE ran this free webinar on 15 May 2024. If you missed it, you haven’t missed out; the webinar was recorded and can be watched again by registering here.
Duty to manage asbestos in buildings: The law, the risk to health and how to safely manage asbestos (wbmwebinars.com)…
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When a health and safety inspector calls
What to expect
HSEThe job of the HSE / Inspector is to keep people safe and healthy at work. They visit thousands of locations every year as part of that job. Your visit is one of many that they do every day. They may have arrived without warning. This isn’t unusual.…
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Waste industry prosecution
Recycling company fined £1.2m after worker hit by a wagon
A Yorkshire metals recycling company has been fined £1.2m after a worker was injured after being struck by a wagon at a processing site.
On 10 August 2020 an employee of CF Booth Limited was walking across the site yard in Rotherham when he was struck by a moving 32-tonne skip wagon.…
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April News
Director jailed for failing to protect workers from asbestos exposure
A company director has been jailed for eight months after failing to protect workers from exposure to asbestos at a student development project in Winchester.
Stephen Davies, 59, had set up Cavendish Winchester Ltd with the sole purpose of refurbishing the Winnall Close commercial unit into student rental accommodation.…
News and Insights – Health and Safety News March 2024
What are the latest updates to publications on first aid at work?
Insights & News – Complisafe
HSE has made recent updates to 2 publications on first aid at work:
First aid at work: The Health and Safety (First-Aid) Regulations 1981. Guidance on Regulations L74 (hse.gov.uk)
This document provides guidance on:
managing the provision of first aid (first-aid kit, equipment, rooms etc)
requirements and training for first-aiders
requirements for appointed persons
making employees aware of first-aid arrangements
first aid and the self-employed
cases where first-aid regulations do not apply
The third edition was reissued with minor amendments in 2018 to:
further clarify the significance of the 2013 amendment to regulation 3(2), which ended HSE’s approval of first-aid training providers
update guidance on the use of automated external defibrillators, and blended learning in first-aid training
incorporate some additional amendments to take account of other previous legislative changes
The third edition has been further updated with minor amendments in 2024 to:
emphasise employers’ responsibilities to take account of employees’ mental health in their first-aid needs assessment
change the term ‘catastrophic bleeding’ to ‘life-threatening bleeding’ with more guidance on what employers should do if they identify this as a risk in their workplace
simplify guidance on how to decide what first aid to provide
How to go about selecting a first-aid training provider: A guide for employers
GEIS3 – Selecting a first aid training provider – A guide for employers (hse.gov.uk)…
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Equalities Watchdog Highlights Employers’ Legal Obligations in New Menopause in the Workplace Guidance
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has published new guidance on menopause in the workplace to help employers understand their legal obligations relating to women who are going through the menopause as well as details on the support they should provide affected employees.
This includes advice on making reasonable adjustments for women who are experiencing the menopause so they can continue to contribute to work and encouraging positive conversations about this personal issue to help create a safe and supportive work environment.…
Legislation – a small selection of key Health and Safety legislation and how we can help with compliance…
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is a key piece of legislation in the United Kingdom that sets out the fundamental principles and framework for health and safety regulation in the workplace. It places a legal duty on employers to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety, and welfare of their employees, as well as others who may be affected by their work activities, such as visitors and members of the public.…
A short guide to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) at work is a big deal. It’s crucial to understand why it’s important and how it benefits us all.
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What evidence do you need to demonstrate fire safety compliance?
When looking at fire safety compliance for commercial properties and communal areas of flats you have to start with getting your Fire Risk Assessment completed by a competent person.
Fire safety compliance requires a competent person
Competence is measured in many ways and we always advise clients to carry out due diligence with regards to the assessors competency, this includes:
Experience
Knowledge
Training
Qualifications
Insurance
Third-Party Accreditation
Fire Risk Assessment
Getting the Fire Risk Assessment completed is only the start of compliance as their is a good chance that some actions will come out of the assessment which need to be actioned.…
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Start the New Year by getting Health and Safety right…
At Complisafe, we often get lots of calls in January regarding Health and Safety Services such as training, risk assessments, audits and inspections from companies wanting to get off to a good start for the arrival of the new year. This is good news and can really benefit everyone within a business if the right approach is taken.…
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Health and Safety E-Learning: The Benefits of Online training
E-learning provides employees with the opportunity to learn at their own pace, and at a time and place that is convenient for them. This means that they can fit their training around their work and personal commitments, reducing the impact on their productivity.
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