A-Z guides
Waste management
The UK produces around 200 million tonnes of waste annually according to the most recent DEFRA data – a quarter of which is from commercial and industrial premises, and 14% from households. Half of the waste is generated from...
Water
There are many ways in which businesses can cause water pollution, and the number of incidents, whilst exhibiting an overall trend of decline, is still a cause for concern. Virtually all businesses have the potential to cause water pollution. Thi...
Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing allows for employees to report wrongdoings that have been identified in their place of work and that affect the public interest. Initially employees should look to report the issue to their employer and try to get things resolved.&...
Work equipment
The law relating to work equipment is found in specific statutory regulations, which impose duties on all employers. These duties relate to the suitability, selection, maintenance and use of work equipment, as well as training to be provided for t...
Working at height
Falls from height are the most common cause of death from an accident at work.The Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAH Regulations) governing work at height apply to work at height in any place where a person could be injured falling from it, even...
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&...