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    Liability for clearing icy pavements?

    How could you create a danger? By not clearing snow or ice properly, or pushing cleared snow into walkways, or by not repeating the clearing as needed throughout the day, or by clearing visible snow but not gritting and hence leaving black ice. Just a few suggestions. The point I am...
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    Liability for clearing icy pavements?

    Yes, my mistype - "may" it is.
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    Liability for clearing icy pavements?

    The local authority is responsible for clearing snow and ice from the public highways and pavements. Under the Highways Act 1980, the council must ensure that safe passage along a highway is not endangered by snow or ice. Private landowners are not obliged to clear snow or ice from the public...
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    Who is responsible - Fire Regulations

    The law has changed on this matter nearly two years ago now and introduces the role of "responsible person." There may be more than one responsible person, but principally it will be the employer in day to day charge/operation/use of the premises. The responsible person is responsible, and...
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    Health and safety advice needed

    Hello Pet Nanny I posted without reading Alexis' comments. See below for my "professional" advice (not opinion): The below is taken from the above referenced HSE guidance (HSE40). Whether or not you need employers' liability insurance for someone who works for you depends on the terms...
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    Health and safety advice needed

    Have a go at this: hse.gov.uk/pubns/hse40.pdf Its the regulations surrounding Employers Liability. Sorry not more practical - I'm working out of a hotel at the moment. If your still struggling let me know.
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    Health and safety advice needed

    In the event you still have some questions after speaking with Business Link, try the HSE web site and in particular use their search facility to download (for free) a booket called INDG259, Introduction to Health and Safety at Work. It's a brief summary and guidance booklet aimed at SMEs.
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    zero hours contract

    Unfortunately, in a nutshell, with a zero hour contract the employer has no obligation to offer any set number of hours, and many employment rights do not apply (there is some debate as to whether in legal terms it constitutes a form of employment at all). Your son should approach the Job...
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    toilets, health & safety

    Tracey, Take at a look at the following document: hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg244.pdf Hope this helps - any other questions please do not hesitate to ask. Best wishes, Matt Joyes (H&S Consultant)
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    How to market my service?

    Consider approaching some local health and safety consultants - we are often pointing out legal essentials to our clients such as PAT testing and maybe if you build a relationship they may recommend you. Also - try targeting regulated industries such as care homes, etc. These types of...
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    Bad working conditions

    Antonia is correct - there is no upper temperature limit in Health and Safety law, however every employer has a duty of care to their employees health and safety. The issue should be raised with management, and there are steps they can take to reduce the problem. Air-con is not always an...
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    Contributors wanted for YEM

    My company provides health and safety training services and consultancy. What areas or elements of health and safety would you be interedted in covering. Best wishes, MJ
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    Any restaurants, cafes, pubs, clubs etc... on here

    I currently operate a number of public houses, mostly food-led country pubs. Lte me know if this fits into your intended market.
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    Dyslexia

    Hi Jayne, Unfortunately a number of web sites don't take into account accessibility considerations which can make it difficult for sufferers of various disabilities to read. You might find this link of some use - I bookmarked it a while ago which has some advice on web design that takes...
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