The number of workers killed in Britain last year has fallen, official statistics published today show. In welcome news from the Health & Safety Executive, the number of workers killed in the UK has fallen from 172 in the year to March 2012, to 148 in the year to March 2013. The rate of fatal …
If your employees are exposed to noise or vibration, solvents, fumes, dusts, biological agents and other substances hazardous to health, or work in compressed air then Health Surveillance may be required by law. Health surveillance allows for early identification of ill health and helps identify any corrective action needed. The purpose of this article is …
New procedures for the handling of Employers Liability claims and Public Liability claims are to be introduced in July this year. It is hoped that the new procedures, which are similar to those implemented for Road Traffic Act claims, will help to streamline the claims procedure, reduce costs and hopefully help to lower insurance premiums. …
Are accountants now under a duty to help avoid tax? You might be led to believe so if you have seen details of the recent Mehjoo v Harben Barker case. The case highlights the importance for accountants to accurately detail the terms of their appointment by clients and in addition, the requirement to have sufficient Professional …
Our guess is that PC Kerry Jones didn’t expect the kind of media furore that she encountered after filing her claim for compensation recently. Falling over a garage kerb whilst on duty, she later submitted a claim for damages in respect of personal injuries suffered. The case was seized upon by the media and generated …
According to Policy Exchange, Police forces across the UK need to adopt new measures to cut costs and make themselves more accessible to the general public. Apparently using a Police Box, similar to Doctor Who’s Tradis, might help. Assuming of course it doesn’t disappear to another point in time. The report author, Professor Martin Innes, …
Accidents happen. At least that’s how the saying goes. But what about accidents in the workplace? Apart from the obvious detriment to the injured person/employee there’s also the cost to the business – time off work, replacement staff, potential damages claims, increased insurance premiums if your claims experience is worsened. So, if accidents happen, what …
A review is being conducted by the Financial Services Authority into the use of Private Investigators by UK Insurance companies. The regulator is concerned about the “potential for poor practice”. There are two main areas of concern: the use of private investigators as a tactical tool to drive reductions in valid claim payments private investigators …
No it’s not a dare. We don’t condone breaking the law! If you are lucky enough to be in Dubai, don’t try and put your foot to the floor on the highway. The local police force have taken delivery of a Lamborghini Aventador to keep up with the locals in their supercars. Equipped with a …