Working time
‘Working time’ is defined as any period during which a worker is ‘working, at his employer’s disposal and carrying out his activity or duties’, any period during which the worker is receiving ‘relevant training&...
Young Workers
Young workers are those who are above normal school leaving age but under the age of 18. Young workers are also provided with additional rest breaks, enhancing what the Working Time Directive allows: Young workers breaks are as follows: A res...
ISO 45001
What is ISO 45001 and what does that mean to my organisation? Well ISO 45001 is a Health and Safety Management System (HSMS), similar to those already in place, e.g. OHSAS 18001 or HSG65. These systems all work in the same way with a “Pla...