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Asbestos – The Duty to Manage

Oct 15th, 2008 | By Paul Roberts | Category: Ask An Expert

The duty to manage asbestos is contained in regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2006. It requires the person who has the duty to:



DSE Explained

Sep 1st, 2008 | By Paul Roberts | Category: Ask An Expert

We all use DSE as part of our everyday tasks. Find out what the dangers and the regulations related DSE with this post.



Risk Management in the Workplace Explained

Jul 14th, 2008 | By Paul Roberts | Category: Ask An Expert

Is it necessary to record the findings of all the risk assessments undertaken?
It is a legal requirement within health and safety law to keep a record of the significant findings of your assessments if you employ five or more people. The records of the assessment will assist you when discussing the results with your [...]



The Corporate Manslaughter Act Explained

Jun 25th, 2008 | By Paul Roberts | Category: Ask An Expert

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act was given Royal assent on 26 July 2007. The offence came into force on 6 April 2008 and is called corporate manslaughter in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and corporate homicide in Scotland.