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12th April 2023

Is long Covid classed as a disability? Here’s what employers should know

An employment tribunal case which found that an individual’s long Covid symptoms amounted to a disability could lead to an increase in similar claims from those also affected by the condition.

21st March 2023

Ramadan in the workplace – providing support for employees

During Ramadan, employees of Islamic faith may fast during daylight hours, meaning employers should put arrangements in place to support staff and ensure their safety in the workplace during the month-long event.

15th March 2023

Understanding risk assessments and method statements

Risk assessments and method statements are two types of safety documents that are often referred to as RAMS. The documents serve different purposes but are both integral to the process of creating safe working environments.

28th February 2023

Your guide to the new fire safety regulations

New legislation has come into effect to improve fire safety for residents in flats and apartments.

3rd February 2023

Inadequate planning puts workers and public at risk

A large construction company has been fined nearly £4.5m as a result of prosecutions for health and safety failings that led to two overhead powerline strikes whilst carrying out motorway roadworks.

A person wearing PPE carrying out a hand/arm vibration assessment

31st January 2023

Investment strengthens our workplace noise and hand-arm vibration assessment service

Following its launch in 2022, we’ve invested in our workplace noise and hand-arm vibration (HAV) service, to further strengthen our assessment provision to clients.

Runner Sam takes part in the Preston Road Race.

10th December 2022

Aegis continues support of Preston Road Race

Aegis has continued its support of the Porsche Centre Preston 10-mile Road Race which took place recently in the city.

1st December 2022

Product safety markings – what’s changing?

The CE mark for product safety is being replaced following the UK’s exit from the European Union.

22nd November 2022

Health of thousands of construction workers affected by heavy lifting

The health of thousands of workers in the construction industry is being affected as a result of injuries caused by incorrect methods of lifting and moving heavy objects on building sites.

2nd November 2022

Safety concerns over unsafe telescopic ladders in the workplace

New research has sparked concerns that potentially dangerous telescopic ladders are being used in the workplace.

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