Health & Safety Issues with Hot Desking
“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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Work can be fulfilling, but the workplace can often be a stressful place to be. There are many reasons why stress can affect people and
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Though we might not like to admit it, there are many of us in the UK who aren’t particularly fit or active. It can be
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Five or six years ago, it became very fashionable in business circles to introduce the stand-up meeting. Up to that point, it was expected that
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Today’s working environments vary greatly, from modern offices to noisy factory floors. If your workplace is an office, a shop or a restaurant rather
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Hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS) can occur as a result of using specific types of equipment or machinery at work. The most likely culprits generally are
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Vicarious liability is an ancient concept of English law whereby, in the employment context, legal responsibility is imposed on an employer, although the employer is
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The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) recently highlighted isocyanates as a new and emerging risk, amid concerns that workers have not
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E-cigarettes Electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes are designed to deliver nicotine into the lungs. Many are designed to look and feel like cigarettes, satisfying similar needs.
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“Hot-desking” is now a common feature in many office-based environments. The principle is that workstations are used to their maximum potential, particularly where an organisation
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Keeping your workplace clean and free from unsightly clutter is an important part of good management. Health hazards can quickly establish themselves in poorly maintained
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Mould is a surprisingly common workplace problem and its presence can cause concern due to the potential health effects. Can it be a cause of
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The HSE has set up a new occupational disease community site, designed to encourage the promotion and exchange of ideas and initiatives for tackling occupational
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