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Avoiding the cost of a bad hire in HSEQ
Learn the cost of a bad hire in HSEQ, the average UK impact, and how to recruit effectively to cut costs, protect culture, and strengthen team performance.
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Part 2: White, brown and blue asbestos – what are the dangers?
Learn the dangers of blue asbestos (crocidolite), brown asbestos (amosite), and white asbestos (chrysotile), and why knowing asbestos colours matters …

Part 1: How many common types of asbestos were available?
Learn how many common types of asbestos were available, and the 3 main asbestos types and colours …

What are the real-world benefits of a risk assessment for construction work?
Discover the real-world benefits of a risk assessment for construction work for safety, compliance, and project success …

What are the legal requirements for a construction risk assessment?
Discover the legal requirements for a construction risk assessment, including who is responsible for managing risks in construction projects …

How to manage health and safety for small business
A comprehensive guide to health and safety for small business, showing how to stay compliant, cut risks, and strengthen culture …

Are your workstation risk assessments building a non-compliance database?
Learn how to design workstation risk assessments that reflect today’s working environments. Identify risks, complete actions and support employees …

New sexual harassment legislation – employers’ guide
Julie Temple, leading employment lawyer at Birkett Long, explains the new sexual harassment legislation and what employers must do …

BS 8674: Raising the standard for fire risk assessor competence
Guide to BS 8674 on fire risk assessor competence, helping duty holders and building owners choose qualified assessors for compliance …

What are good fire safety housekeeping practices in the workplace?
Learn what good fire safety housekeeping practices are and how to embed them into your fire safety management plan to …

Who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace?
Do you know who is responsible for fire safety in the workplace? Discover the key legal duties under UK fire …

Why is health surveillance important?
Find out why health surveillance is important, when it is legally required, the types of checks, and employers’ duties …

Constructive dismissal examples, cases and employee rights
What is constructive dismissal? Discover UK constructive dismissal examples, case law, and how employers can reduce the risk of claims …