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Employers will be familiar with the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995 (RIDDOR). From 6th April 2012 (subject to Parliamentary approval…
Waste is a hot topic right now and with the rise of recycling, a welter of new environmental regulations, intense interest in green issues and so much information to digest, it’s not surprising that some businesses are struggling …
Driving carries inherent dangers and all businesses have a responsibility to manage the associated risks. This is a vast area of law and practice, and no one article can possibly cover it, but the following should certainly be considered …
While you may think that the potential of a regulatory investigation is remote, you should consider making plans to deal with such an eventuality; failing to do so may not be prudent. By planning, you may well reduce the risk of having to deal with a regulator in the first place …
The Health and Safety Offences Act 2008 came into force in January 2009, toughening sentencing for offences under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. The new legislation includes the option of imprisonment for breaches of duties owed under the 1974 Act including…
Does your business deal direct with consumers? Regulations introduced in 2008, with the objective of protecting consumers from unscrupulous traders, have serious implications for anyone who runs a B2C business. They are broad-ranging in their nature and simple for Trading Standards Departments to enforce…
Fire safety is an area that all businesses need to take very seriously. The potentially devastating impact of a fire ought to be sufficient motivation for an organisation to ensure compliance with regulations – but if any further incentive were needed it comes in the form of changes to legal requirements. Although the legislation…
The new Bribery Act finally came into force on 1st July 2011 after much concern from businesses worried that the Act would be too vague and might even outlaw corporate hospitality. Their fears were based on the original guidance provided by the Government about the Act’s operation. So were they founded? The impact…
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