Protecting Vulnerable Workers

As you are aware, the world of employment law can be a treacherous one. Employment tribunals offer us a peak into how a company may fall foul of the law in unexpected ways. One such case has recently come to a conclusion, which highlights the pit falls a company may unknowingly walk into. The case […]

Fire door inspections are systematic checks carried out to ensure that fire doors and their components (e.g. frame, seals, glazing, hinges, closers and signage) are present, in good working order and capable of performing their intended function in the event of a fire. A compliant fire door should resist fire and smoke for a specified […]

A Permit to Work (PTW) system is a formal, written control process used to manage high‑risk, non‑routine or hazardous activities. It provides documented authorisation for specific work to proceed, confirms that hazards have been identified and controlled, and ensures that all relevant parties understand the conditions under which work may be carried out. Example of […]