Our News Archive contains the following articles:
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27.06.2008 - Increase National Minimum Wage
The new National Minimum Wage increases have been published. These increases come into effect on 1 October 2008 and are as follows:-
07.05.2008 - Construction (Design & Management) Awareness Training Course
New Health and Safety Regulation aimed at all aspects of Construction were introduced in April 2007.
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06.04.2008 - The Corporate Manslaughter Act
The Corporate Manslaughter Act 2007 came into force on 6 April 2008. For the first time, companies, organisations and government bodies can be found guilty of Corporate Manslaughter and be liable for larger fines as a result of serious management failures resulting in a gross breach of a ‘duty of care.’
06.04.2008 - Control of Noise at Work
The Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005 (Noise Regulations) will come into force for the music and entertainment sectors on 6th April bringing them in line with all other sectors where the regulations have been in force since April 2006.
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13.03.2008 - National Minimum Wage
The Department for Business, and Regulatory Reform announced last week the new rates of the National Minimum Wage.
05.02.2008 - Construction Occupational Health Management
The H.S.E. launch a new web site based tool to help Contractors understand and manage Occupational Health Risk.
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29.01.2008 - Sickness Absence and Holiday
The Advocate General assigned to two cases that have been referred to the European Court of Justice has expressed the view that paid holiday leave guaranteed by the Working Time Directive cannot be taken during sickness absence but it does continue to accrue during such absence...
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28.01.2008 - Annual increase compensation limits and level
The annual increase in compensation and levela comes into effect on 1st February 2008. This applies in cases where the event giving rise to compensation or payment occurs ON or AFTER 1st February 2007.
26.07.2007 - No Smoking at Work!
It is now against the law to smoke or allow smoking in virtually all public places, workplaces and work vehicles. Are you aware of all your responsibilities as an employer?
25.07.2007 - Fire Risk Assessments
In order to comply with the 1st October 2006 Fire Safety Requlations you must have a fire risk assessment and where five or more persons are employed, you should have a full written fire safety policy.
23.07.2007 - Health and Safety Awareness Training Course
200 people are killed every year in accidents at work and over one million injured. Over two million suffer from illnesses caused by, or at least made worse by, their work. Phone Carleton Risk Management now, for a free no obligation consultation.
22.07.2007 - Manual Handling Training Course
80 to 90 % of people complain of back pain during the course of their life. It occurs because of the individual’s position and not the weight of the load being lifted. To find out more about correct Manual Handling, and how you can deal with this issue in the workplace - call Carleton for a free no obligation consultation.