Workplace Safety

Expert Advice to Stay Safe at Work...

Workplace safety affects us all. It doesn't matter whether you're an employer or an employee, a self-employed trader or a director of a large company. You might even be a customer who uses a shop, or a client who visits business premises. Despite this, many people don't know their safety rights and responsibilities.We provide everything you need to address your interests and concerns.

June's Most Popular Articles...

When Your Employer Changes Your Working Hours: For many people working 9 to 5 is just not a reality. Clearly, businesses need to have staff working at relevant times to meet the… [24 views in Jun]
Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?: The Issues The suggestion that an employer may force someone to work nights is certainly worrying. Employers who take this… [16 views in Jun]
Sickness: Your Rights: Whether you love your job or you loathe it, there is every chance that there will come a point when you are not well enough to do it. At the start of any new job,… [16 views in Jun]
Guide to Your Rights When Working Alone: We're often asked the general question: Is it legal to work alone? It is not against the law to work alone, and in many cases it is perfectly… [8 views in Jun]
Can my Employer Fire Me?: If your employer threatens to fire you, it can be a very worrying time. Often this is can be just a threat with no legal basis. However there are situations… [8 views in Jun]
Returning to Work After an Accident or Injury: If you are returning to work after a long lay-off due to an accident or injury you have suffered it can be a daunting experience.… [8 views in Jun]

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Latest Comments

Patie
Re: Food Safety and the Law
I have a question .One member of my staff keeps on singing whilist preparing food,sometimes even carving meat.The head chef has asked him…

14 June 2019
Kit
Re: Sickness: Your Rights
I've worked for the same company for the last 8 years. I had surgery in January and had 6 weeks off, returned to work but then had major…

14 June 2019
king
Re: Health & Safety at Work: Your Rights Explained
I have a fractured spine and I was wondering if I could get my employer to allow me to have a chair or…

14 June 2019
Colly
Re: Working At Night
So i work waking night shift and i was just wondering the once my shift has ended my employer wants me to then go and do a care call i do 19.00…

14 June 2019
Pol
Re: Food Safety and the Law
Hi, In the next half term at our primary school we are holding a school fete. A parent has enquired about making and selling some…

13 June 2019
Miss Emz
Re: Returning to Work After Absence Due to Anxiety or Depression
I was suspended from work for four days over nothing due to my colleagues writing bad…

13 June 2019
Robby
Re: Understanding Your Employment Contract
I'd like to know if I have signed an "opt out agreement" for the 48 hrs per week, does this mean they can send me any…

12 June 2019
Bibi
Re: Employer Has Changed My Shifts: What Are My Rights?
I working in one company, I am agency employee. Last 5 months I am working night shifts. Can my…

12 June 2019
JSurbiton
Re: Can my Employer Fire Me?
I worked for one of the big companies; my manager gave me lots of verbal, psychological and emotional abuse. I try to manage it because…

11 June 2019
AmIRight?
Re: Working At Night
Hi I have have my working shifts changed recently so now my working hours are 23.00-07.30. I was told at the start of working these shifts that…

10 June 2019