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As part of its drive to improve the Building Regulations and fire safety systems, the Government has recently outlined the details of forthcoming changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

#healthandsafetyatwork #firesafety

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Now that restrictions are relaxing further towards the end of the month, more of us will be returning to work.

Whilst this is an exciting time for many, business owners may be feeling the pressure...

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In this weeks article, we explore whether social media policies in a business with clear guidelines regarding what is and isn't acceptable to post are necessary.

What do you think?

#employmentlaw #socialmediapolicy

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The director of a pet supplies business in Kings Lynn has received a community service charge after one of the firm’s delivery drivers was left paralysed.

For the full story, follow the link below.

#healthandsafety #safetyatwork

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A cosmetic retailer in Luton has been fined £50,000 after breaching Health and safety regulations.

The incident resulted in a customer sustaining significant injuries.

To read the full story, follow the link below...

#healthandsafety #casestudy

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Last weekend, Sam Pawson and Ciara Scanlon took part in a skydive to support their colleague Gaia Hinchcliffe, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma in July 2020.

Thankfully, Gaia entered full remission in late October.

#charitysupport

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Young's Seafood has appeared in court following an incident that has unfortunately left an employee left unable to work.

For the full story, read our blog below 👇

#healthandsafety

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In this article, we discuss the future of the HR function going forward, to ensure it remains relevant.

The future is progressing towards supporting sustainability, which we suggest is likely to make employees feel more secure in their roles.

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A takeaway in Cardiff has been fined after a routine inspection found they were breaching multiple Fire Safety regulations.

Unfortunately, their failure to take action led to the owners being prosecuted.

For more information, read our article below.

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If you’ve ever wanted to know about the Lighthouse team now’s your chance...

Find out what Julie's previous career was before Lighthouse, and how highly she rates her brew making skills out of 10...

#meettheteam #healthandsafety

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In 2019, a site manager was jailed for failing to report a serious accident to the HSE, which resulted in the amputation of site workers leg.

For more information regarding the site managers conviction, see the blog below👇

#healthandsafetyatwork

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Last month, a popular supermarket chain was caught in an equal pay claim, after being accused of unfairly underpaying over 40,000 of their employees.

To find out what we know about the case so far, follow the link below.

#employmentlaw #equalpay

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In this weeks blog, we discover how an accident incurred by an employee of Swallowfield plc, which resulted in a compensation claim, was dismissed in the High Court.

Read below to see why the judge ruled in their favour...

#healthyandsafetyatwork

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A popular hotel chain in Southport has been fined £80,000 after it was found they had breached sections 2 and 3 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 following an incident that occurred in May 2018.

To find out more, see the blog below👇

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A school in Cambridge was fined over £60,000 in February 2017 after a fatal accident occurred on the grounds.

To read the full story, see the link below! 👇

#healthandsafety #safetyatwork

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When is an employee deemed effectively trained in employment policies and procedures?

In this blog article, we look at the case of Allay (UK) Ltd v Gehlen and how they were accused of having ineffective training.

#employmentlaw #employmentpolicies

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Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) is an occupational disease caused by excessive use of vibrating tools.

As with any workplace hazard, vibration exposure needs to be appropriately risk assessed to identify the control measures.

#healthandsafety

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A construction company in Berkshire has been found guilty of breaching the Health & Safety at Work Act.

Find out how failing to carry out a risk assessment and devise a safe system of work resulted in the fatal accident...

#healthandsafety #hse2021

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Do you work within the metal work industry?

It has come to our attention that the HSE are preparing for inspections within your industry this summer.

Find out what we know below... 👇

#metalworker #metalindustry #hse2021

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If you’ve ever wanted to know about the Lighthouse team now’s your chance...

Next up, we have our Team leader, Mary-ann Phillips!

#meettheteammonday #healthandsafety

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