Health and Safety
Employers face a wide range of duties and initiatives aimed at protecting the health and welfare of their employees. Here we provide information on the main UK legislation on health and safety; employers’ health and safety obligations (which include the production of a policy and risk assessment); and the legal issues relating to the tackling of stress in the workplace (such as employers’ duties and the avoidance of stress-related claims).
How to prepare for your upcoming HSE inspection
Did you know that in 2020/21, 185 cases were successfully prosecuted - or referred to COPFS for prosecution in Scotland - by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)?
Following the disruption of the last few years, there has never been a better time to make sure you’re getting Health & Safety right in your business.
To help you gain peace of mind the Health & Safety, C&SW Commercial Partner, Citation, have put together a FREE checklist on how to prepare for an upcoming HSE inspection.
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Accident Reporting
A key topic that Citation consistently receives calls about through our advice line is accident reporting: one of the core pillars of Health & Safety, and an area well worth revisiting as C&SW members get back to basics following the impact of the pandemic.
Accidents happen and are sometimes unavoidable, and employers have certain legal obligations when it comes to recording and reporting near misses, accidents, and incidents in their workplaces across all industries.
To help C&SW members, our Health & Safety experts have put together a handy (free) checklist covering everything employers need to know about accident reporting
How to report an accident: must-knows for employers - free checklist
Hazards and risks are present in any workplace. The truth is, accidents happen and are sometimes unavoidable. But, as an employer, you do have certain legal obligations when it comes to recording and reporting near misses, accidents, and incidents in your workplace.
To help you get to grip with your responsibilities, the Health & Safety experts of C&SW Commercial Partner, Citation, have put together a handy checklist of everything you need to know about accident reporting.
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The free checklist outlines how to report an accident for your employees, how to log accidents and indicates in your accident book, your RIDDOR reporting obligations, and how and when you need to report to the Health & Safety Executive.
Living with COVID-19: managing risk in your workplace - free checklist
As we start to learn to live with COVID-19 and government legislation is lifted in England, keeping workplaces safe and COVID-secure now sits even more heavily on the shoulders of employers.
Based on commonly asked questions, the Health & Safety experts of C&SW Commercial Partner, Citation, have created a handy free guide, packed with key ways to start futureproofing your workplace against the risk of COVID-19.
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This includes liaising and communicating with your employees and key considerations surrounding risk assessments.
Plus, in their podcast episode, Citation’s Health & Safety Manager, Michael Brown, and Director of Employment Law, Gill McAteer, discuss the government’s decision to end the legal requirement to self-isolate in England and what this means for employers.
Tackling sexual harassment in the workplace | free guide for C&SW members
Last summer, the government confirmed they’ll be reforming the Equality Act, putting more emphasis and pressure on employees to prove they’ve taken positive action to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace.
Three out of four people have reported their experiences of harassment at work. As a result, the government is increasing pressure on employers to take action. But with so many factors to consider, we understand it can be difficult to know where to start.
To help you understand your responsibilities, Care and Support West commercial partner Citation, have put together a comprehensive free guide on improving quality, diversity, and inclusion – from creating a policy to support your employees, to spotting signs of discrimination.
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If you’d like to chat about how Citation can help with the HR and Health & Safety side of your business, just give them a call on 0345 844 1111, or fill in their call-back form and they'll get right back to you.
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