Blog Articles
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What is the Care Inspectorate for Scotland?
Officially known as the Care Inspectorate Scotland, the Care Inspectorate is the independent regulator of social care and social work services in Scotland. Looking for professional advice? Our Health and Safety advisory team can offer personalised s...
Officially known as the Care Inspectorate Scotland, the Care Inspectorate is the independent regulator of social care and social work services in Scot...
Freddie Eyre2 July 2026
Employment Rights Act 2025: July 1st milestone on unfair dismissal protections
The 1st of July signifies an important milestone in the Employment Rights Act regarding unfair dismissal protection. Employers should already be compl...
Rachael Knappier25 June 2026
Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR17): A guide
The Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 are in place to legislate occupational exposure to both electromagnetic radiation and particle radiation as we...
Chris Wagstaff25 June 2026
Working in Extreme Heat
Over the last few years, the UK has experienced a shift in what we’d call a “typical weather pattern”. Seasonal extreme heat is a growing concern that...
Chris Wagstaff25 June 2026
Forklift Safety: An employer’s guide to the L117 Approved Code of Practice
L117, also known as Rider-operated lift trucks: Operator training and safe use, Approved Code of Practice, is the HSE's main guidance on forklift truc...
Chris Wagstaff18 June 2026
What is the Care Inspectorate for Wales (CIW)?
The Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) registers and inspects registered care services in Wales for quality and safety of care. For professional advice ta...
Freddie Eyre4 June 2026
Engineered Stone: HSE launches campaign to control silica dust risk
The Health and Safety Executive have launched a campaign tackling occupational lung disease amongst workers where exposure to silica dust is prevalent...
Chris Wagstaff27 May 2026
Shift Pattern Change Laws
In the UK, there are specific rules and procedures employers and employees must follow to make changes to shift patterns. In the event that shift chan...
Katie Carter27 May 2026
What is The Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002?
The Control of Lead at Work Regulations (CLAW) outline an employer’s duty to prevent, or in instances where this is not reasonably practicable, to con...
Chris Wagstaff14 May 2026
HSE Motor Vehicle Repair (MVR): Health & Safety Guidance for employers
If your business operates in the motor vehicle repair industry then you should be aware of the HSE guidance covering motor vehicle repair premises, and the Health and Safety precautions you should be taking; especially when it comes to occupational h...
If your business operates in the motor vehicle repair industry then you should be aware of the HSE guidance covering motor vehicle repair premises, an...
Freddie Eyre14 May 2026