Health & safety

Asbestos in the building

The law on control of asbestos at work has become more stringent. Barrister Julie Barratt looks through the requirements to maintain health and safety
Posted: 02 November 2006 | 00:00

Making your workplace safe

Deborah WyattRegardless of your business’ size, health and safety is something that you should prioritise, especially in the leisure and catering industry, advises Deborah Wyatt of Business Link.
Posted: 24 October 2006 | 10:26

Fire regulations heat up

Impending changes to the fire and safety regulations place responsibility on employers to ensure their premises comply. John Davies explains
Posted: 23 February 2006 | 00:00

Fallout from the smoking ban

The Government's failure to impose a blanket smoking ban is likely to create confusion over exactly what is allowed. Greig Thewlis tries to see past the smog
Posted: 12 January 2006 | 00:00

When an inspector calls...

Lukas Rootman, of commercial law firm Nabarro Nathanson, has some advice on precautions to take and tactics to adopt when dealing with regulators
Posted: 24 November 2005 | 00:00

Unwelcome guests

bedbugsEven the best hotels are vulnerable to an unexpected invasion of bedbugs - and it's no simple matter to get them to leave, as Nic Paton reports
Posted: 17 November 2005 | 00:00

Safety responsibilities

Lukas Rootman, a solicitor at Nabarro Nathanson, looks at the responsibilities employers have towards people entering their premises on a daily basis
Posted: 13 October 2005 | 00:00

Rapid reaction

london bombingsBy their very nature, hotels find themselves on the front line when terrorists target the general public. Following the recent attacks in London, Dan Bignold outlines the need for operators to have a recovery plan in place
Posted: 04 August 2005 | 00:00

Hazardous waste

On 16 July 2005, the Special Waste Regulations 1996 were repealed and replaced by the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.
Posted: 29 July 2005 | 00:00

Changes to fire safety laws

Antonia Brandes, a partner at law firm Fladgate Fielder, offers advice on complying with the planned changes to the fire safety regulations
Posted: 21 July 2005 | 00:00

Staff washrooms

Geoff Young, managing director of washroom services management firm Sanity Group, offers guidance on complying with workplace health and safety regulations
Posted: 02 June 2005 | 00:00

Accident reporting

Employers in the hotel and catering industry have a duty to report and record certain details regarding accidents.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

Chemical safety

Employers have a general duty to ensure the health and safety and welfare at work of all their employees, so far as is reasonably practicable.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

Fire prevention

The obligations of employers in respect of fire prevention are laid down in the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

First aid

The Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981 require all employers to have facilities for the provision of first aid in their workplace.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

Gas and electricity

While accidents involving gas or electricity account for a relatively small proportion of accidents reported in the catering and hospitality industries, they have very great potential for causing multiple deaths and serious injury through electric shock, burns or carbon monoxide poisoning.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

Preventing accidents

Health and Safety Commission statistics reveal that the most common types of accidents in the catering industry are:
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

Protective clothing

Employers are required by law to provide suitable personal protective equipment for their employees at work.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

Risk assessment

Risk assessment is a fundamental part of an organisation's health and safety management system.
Posted: 28 April 2005 | 00:00

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