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In the most recent issue you'll find advice on...

Year 19 - issue 14 - 07.04.2021

sickness absence

The benefits of improved hygiene

Public Health England reports that no ‘flu cases were detected in the seven weeks from 28 December 2020. What does this mean for the future?

MANUAL HANDLING

Employer not liable for fractured hand

An injury incurred whilst handling heavy equipment has been ruled by the High Court to be outside the scope of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992. Why was this?

FIRE SAFETY

Fire safety and door release mechanisms

The British Standards Institution has published a revised code of practice on the subject of door release mechanisms and fire safety. When might you need these devices and what rules apply to them?

SAFETY RECORDS

£4 million fine for record keeping error

National Grid Gas has been handed a heavy fine after mistakes in its safety records put thousands of residents at risk. What happened and what does the case tell us about the scope of our health and safety responsibilities?

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

HSE tackles occupational lung disease

Despite being spread thin by its role in the pandemic, the HSE is still firmly focused on tackling the longer-term epidemic of occupational lung disease. Why is this and what can you expect to see from inspectors?

CORONAVIRUS

How must you consult workers on coronavirus?

As more workplaces open there’s plenty of debate about whether workers feel safe and confident to return. The HSE has provided some guidance on how to fulfil your coronavirus consultation responsibilities. What does it say?

PLAY EQUIPMENT

Managing play equipment is not child’s play

Two court cases heard in early 2021 demonstrate that those who install and manage outdoor play equipment must never do so in a casual manner. Meticulous standards and records are required. What happened?