Acas updates disciplinary code
WORKPLACE EXPERT, Acas, has launched a consultation on updates to its Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures to promote early and informal resolution of concerns at work.
WORKPLACE EXPERT, Acas, has launched a consultation on updates to its Code of Practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures to promote early and informal resolution of concerns at work.
UNDER UK law, employers owe a duty of care to their employees. This means that a safe working environment must be provided. But getting this right often means thinking about other aspects of the business.
Specifically, a safe workplace is often created through proper consideration of logistical factors. If you’re not getting the items you need at the right time, then you might find that standards when it comes to safety begin to slip.
QCS INTERNATIONAL has announced the launch of its new ISO Club, a structured, subscription-based programme designed to help organisations achieve and maximise the value of ISO certification, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 27001.
JOIN LRQA experts on 27 May for a practical webinar exploring the future of ISO 45001, the growing importance of workplace culture and psychosocial wellbeing, and what proposed updates to the standard could mean for organisations.
SUPPORTING EMPLOYEES through menopause or menstruation, improving psychological safety at work and ensuring access to appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) are among the areas featured in a collection of stories produced by the British Standards Institution (BSI), the UK’s national standards body, to mark 125 years of the organisation’s existence.
With Millennials and Gen Z comprising a larger portion of today’s workforce, organisations need to rethink their approach to workplace safety, health, and well-being.
A LONDON construction company has been fined £50,000 after four men were injured – two seriously – when the first floor of a house collapsed during building works.
AN AIRPORT company has been fined £144,050 for failures that led to the tragic death of a 59-year-old man.
NINE RIDES at a Devon theme park were stopped after a routine inspection by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
MILLIONS OF workers worldwide are facing a ‘silent crisis’ of being trapped in unsafe, unfair and exploitative conditions, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
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