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Employment Rights Act 2025 Changes in October 2026

The Employment Rights Act 2025 strengthens workplace harassment protections and introduces further trade…
Role of a mental health first aider

What Is the Role of a Mental Health First Aider

The increasing focus on mental health reflects how important it is. Good mental…
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RIDDOR Reportable Incidents: A Step-by-Step Decision Guide for Employers

RIDDOR reportable incidents in Great Britain include work-related accidents causing death, specified worker…
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How Often Should RAMS Be Reviewed? Managing Changes During Live Work

RAMS should be reviewed when there is reason to suspect the risk assessment…
Behavioural Safety on the Manufacturing Shop Floor

Behavioural Safety on the Manufacturing Shop Floor: Practical Steps

In short: Behavioural safety can help manufacturing managers address observable unsafe behaviours through…
Positive Reinforcement at Work

Positive Reinforcement at Work: Examples and How to Use It Effectively

Positive reinforcement means adding a valued consequence after a specific behaviour as a…
Sexual Harassment at Work

Sexual Harassment at Work: What Employees Should Record, Report and Expect Next

If you experience sexual harassment at work, put your safety first and seek…
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Abrasive Wheel Safety Requirements: What Employers Need to Know

A wide range of tools utilise so-called abrasive products to perform cutting, grinding…

What Temperature Should a Freezer Be? UK Food Safety Guide

A freezer should generally operate at -18°C or below, while food-business fridges should…
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Cyber Security Awareness Training: A Guide for UK Employers

In short: Cyber security awareness training teaches employees how to recognise common online…
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Does Artex Contain Asbestos? What Maintenance Teams Must Check Before Drilling or Repair Work

Some older textured coatings, including products sold under trade names such as Artex,…
Right to Work Checks

How to Check Right to Work in the UK

Employers must check that a person is legally allowed to do the job…
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