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Yesterday saw the introduction of the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Fee for Intervention scheme. As of yesterday firms who are found to be in material breach of health and safety laws could be faced with a bill from the HSE for the costs incurred in inspection, investigation and enforcement action.
The rationale behind the regime aims to see those liable for the costs incurred by the HSE paying for those costs rather than the taxpayer.
Where an organisation is considered to have fallen short it could now find itself paying out even in the absence of a prosecution. Organisations should satisfy themselves that their health and safety systems and procedures are fit for purpose with a view to avoiding such costs.
HSIB published its report on Maternal deaths during the first wave of COVID-19. The report takes a closer look at the impact that COVID-19 had during the initial period of March to May 2020.
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On 18 May 2022 the government published the Fire Safety Act 2021 factsheet: Information on commencement of sections 1 and 3 of the Fire Safety Act, confirming that sections 1 and 3 of the Fire Safety Act 2021 commenced on 16 May 2022.
As has been widely reported this week, some 3,000 UK workers are taking part in a six month trial to assess the viability of a four-day working week without any reduction in their normal pay.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists has produced updated guidance to help frontline staff and clinicians identify and treat patients with eating disorders before the illness becomes a medical emergency.
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