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Health and Safety

Articles, news and advice on Health and Safety issues for UK small businesses.

News

SMEs flout safety laws

The majority of small businesses are breaking health and safety laws, according to a survey by St John Ambulance.

News

Health and safety laws ‘restrict businesses’

Small businesses find complying with health and safety laws time consuming and costly, with some worried they will be prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive.

News

Health and safety tops SME costs

A survey of around 500 businesses conducted by the Forum of Private Business (FPB) has shown that complying with health and safety regulations is considered the costliest form of ‘red tape’ for small firms.

News

Practical health and safety advice

In a backlash against red tape and advice on trivial risks, the Health and Safety Executive has launched a campaign focusing on practical guidance on real dangers that face people in the workplace.

News

Take steps to stop RSI

Repetitive strain injuries (RSI) affects almost half a million British workers every year and costs UK industry an estimated £20 billion.

News

Help on hand for health and safety

A programme to help promote health and safety within small- and medium-sized companies has been launched by Andrew Smith, secretary of state for work and pensions.

News

Employers urged to prioritise health and safety

The Health and Safety Commission has issued new guidelines on the standards employers should meet when complying with health and safety regulations in the workplace.

Business Technology

How to keep your small business safe online

Here's how Security Service Edge from Vodafone can help to protect your SME from ever-increasing cyber threats

Business Technology

How to grow a global creative agency in record time

Find out how creative agency, Myth Studio, used technology to grow their business and quadruple their staff count in 18 months

Partner content

Attracting and keeping top talent through Total Reward

Employment benefits specialist, Drewberry, explain why you should base your benefits around a Total Reward Strategy

Partner content

5 things every small business owner needs to know before starting

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