The importance of setting an appropriate indemnity period
Underinsurance in business interruption (BI) policies is common, and can jeopardise an organisation’s ability to fully recover following a loss. Unlike other ...
A Costly Mishap: Metal Company Fined £12,000 for Worker’s Life-Altering Injury
When it comes to workplace safety, cutting corners can have devastating consequences. A recent case involving a metal processing company in Oldbury, West Midlands, ...
Electrical Shock Horror: Company Fined After Worker’s Devastating Injuries
A company has been fined £40,000 after an electrical flash inflicted severe burns on one of its workers. The Incident On 12th May 2020, an employee was working on new ...
Metalworking fluids: Most businesses inspected ‘not doing enough’ to protect workers
Back in September last year, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) announced it was carrying out inspections. Since then more than half of those checks have ...
Cold weather working: Helping workers stay safe and warm
Employers are being reminded of their responsibilities to keep workers safe as the first spell of cold weather is set to hit the country. Great Britain’s workplace ...
Why health and safety should be a priority for every business.
Every business has a legal duty to ensure the health and safety of both employees and members of the public. While accidents do happen, adopting a robust approach to ...