You’ve asked an expert to complete a fire risk assessment. Is it OK to accept what he produces, or might his cut and paste approach backfire?

You’ve heard that it won’t be long before certain paint strippers will become illegal. What types of product are affected and what will it mean for businesses which supply or use them?

You’ve been notified by an employee that they have a medical condition. It’s seemingly not work-related, but does that mean you’re free from all liability? What can be learned from a recent case?

In the last year or so, the HSE has had to deal with significant personnel cuts and demands to reshape health and safety legislation - all whilst maintaining a frontline presence. How might this affect you?

Summer is a time when staff complaints about their working environment seem to reach a peak. To help manage these concerns, you should make your policy on the working environment clear. Our new template will help.

You have a member of staff who would like to use a mobility scooter to travel to work and then store it on your premises. Are there any safety and fire issues that you need to consider?

The HSE recently prosecuted a construction firm after a worker fell from a work platform and was dragged 15 metres along the road by a bus. What happened and how could the accident have been prevented?