Homeworking has gone on for far longer than many businesses expected. Staff working on laptops for hours on end presents a number of health issues. How far does your responsibility go and what office
equipment is most missed?
Many small businesses will have sites operating at lower capacity or been closed due to lockdowns. As this brings additional fire risks, what checks do you need to carry out to prevent a problem?
The HSE is conducting spot check visits on businesses to ensure that they are “COVID-secure”. What rights does an HSE inspector have and how can you confirm that the person attending your premises is
genuine?
Health and safety inspectors have been visiting businesses to check that they are “Covid-19 secure”. What does this mean and what do you do if they come knocking on your door?
You have to report certain accidents to the Health & Safety Executive, but what about all the others - the trivial ones that need a plaster or result in no injuries? How can recording these save
you money?
If you’re responsible for fire safety you should carry out a periodic check to see that all your arrangements are in place, from your policy through to the signs and extinguishers on site. Use our
audit sheet to do this.
You know that if any of your staff (or visitors) have an accident at work, it’ll be your neck on the line. What notices and posters do you need to put up to prevent injuries and how much do they
cost?
Someone has told you that your business needs to have a formal committee to discuss health and safety issues on a regular basis. Is this true, and if not is it wise to have one anyway?
You’ve decided to undertake a review of how items are stored in office areas to check that you are properly complying with health and safety requirements. What will help ensure a safe working
environment?
A colleague says that your business should be carrying out routine periodic health and safety inspections of its premises. What are these and should you really be doing them?