Health and Safety
What the CDM Regulations Actually Require
Short answer. The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 apply to every construction project in Great Britain, however small: clients, ...
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Martyn's Law: What You Need to Do Before Spring 2027
Short answer: Martyn's Law is not in force yet. The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025 received Royal Assent in April 2025, and the duties ...
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How to Run a Toolbox Talk People Actually Listen To
Short answer. A toolbox talk lands when it is short, specific to the work happening that day, and delivered with some energy rather than read off a ...
Health and Safety
Workplace temperature law: minimum, maximum and employer duties
Short answer. UK law requires a reasonable workplace temperature and sets no maximum. The Approved Code of Practice suggests at least 16°C for most ...
Health and Safety
The Real Cost of Getting Health and Safety Wrong
Short answer. Health and safety failures cost far more than the measures needed to prevent them. Beyond any fine, a serious incident brings legal ...
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Health and Safety Mistakes New Businesses Often Make
Short answer. The same handful of gaps trip up almost every new employer: assuming size exempts you, using a generic risk assessment, skipping proper ...
Health and Safety
How to Carry Out a Health and Safety Risk Assessment
Short answer. HSE's guidance sets out five steps: identify the hazards, decide who might be harmed and how, evaluate the risks and decide on ...