Occupational Health and Safety

Ensuring health and safety standards is vital – we can help by providing essential guidance

Employers have a duty – often enforced by law – to protect their staff from injury or illness in the workplace. This can range from keeping the workplace free of hazards to taking care of employee wellbeing. Occupational health and safety covers a very broad range of issues, and so business owners need advice on how to ensure standards and requirements are fully met. These articles should help provide valuable guidance.


What Is a Furloughed Worker?

What Is a Furloughed Worker?

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What Is a Furloughed Worker?

We take a look at the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme and the process to follow if UK business owners find that they must furlough their employees

What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?

What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?

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What is a Frontline Employee or Key Worker?

In the wake of the UK Government announcing new measures to stop the spread of coronavirus, we take a quick look at the definition of key workers and frontline staff in the UK

Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business

Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business

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Covid-19: A Guide to Supporting Your Business

In uncertain times, businesses need clarity and knowledge. Here's an extensive guide to accessing financial support to help keep your business trading

How to Support Your Remote Working Staff

How to Support Your Remote Working Staff

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How to Support Your Remote Working Staff

As more and more businesses take steps to prepare their staff for remote working, it's important to take a moment to consider how you can support staff whilst they work from home

How to Transition to Remote Working

How to Transition to Remote Working

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How to Transition to Remote Working

Remote working is becoming increasingly popular among UK SMEs. Here are 10 considerations to ensure your staff remain happy and productive when working remotely

Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?

Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?

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Is Private Healthcare Worthwhile for SMEs?

Dr Zubair Ahmed, Co-founder and CEO of Medicspot, explains why small businesses should be thinking differently about employee healthcare

Employee Health Assessments for SMEs

Employee Health Assessments for SMEs

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Employee Health Assessments for SMEs

Marcus Herbert, Corporate Operations Specialist at Nuffield Health, explores the value of intelligent personal health assessments for SMEs

Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?

Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?

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Does Your SME Need a Lone Working Policy?

We explore why lone working policies are an important component of every SME's Health & Safety process, and how to go about writing one that's tailored to your employees

The Business Case for Flexible Working

The Business Case for Flexible Working

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The Business Case for Flexible Working

Many employers are wary of flexible working, but it presents far more opportunities than threats. So, why and how should you implement it in your business?

Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

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Employee Wellbeing: How to Keep Your Staff Healthy

Looking after the health of your employees can deliver tangible benefits to your business, but what steps can you take to improve employee wellbeing?

Safety Systems for Commercial Vehicles

Safety Systems for Commercial Vehicles

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Safety Systems for Commercial Vehicles

Its important to keep your staff safe when they get behind the wheel. These safety solutions should do the trick for any business with commercial vehicles

Managing Employee Medical Issues

Managing Employee Medical Issues

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Managing Employee Medical Issues

Dealing with medical conditions in the workplace - when you can terminate contracts and handling personal data.