Author: Tom Wood | Date: 08/12/2015
Categories: General
We have been asked on many occasions what are the responsibilities of Employers regarding Snow & Ice: Grit or not to Grit? In the last decade, there has been some winters worse than others. Increased amounts of snow fall and ice have made everybody’s life more difficult and Insurance claims for broken limbs from slips and trips have increased significantly in […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 19/07/2015
Categories: General
Hearing loss in the UK is a significant and increasing issue, affecting everyday interaction. Over 1 million employees are at risk of developing industrial hearing loss. I in 6 people (10 million) have some sort of hearing loss, it is estimated that by 2030 this will have increased to 14.5 million.
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 04/07/2015
Categories: General
Every week around 20 people are killed and 220 seriously injured in crashes involving someone who was using the road for work. Under guidelines produced by the Health and Safety Executive, work related journeys should be covered by an employer’s health and safety system. SO WHAT DO EMPLOYERS NEED TO DO? Pre-employment licence checks – Before employing someone it is […]
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 17/06/2015
Categories: General
Economic crime is a serious issue. Fraud alone is estimated to cost the UK £73 billion each year, but too few cases are brought to justice. The UK Government has now placed the fight against economic crime high on its agenda for 2015, Financial Institutions and Senior Management should do the same.