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Jan 13, 2025 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
RIDDOR or the Reporting of Injuries Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations is the law requiring employers and those in charge of working premises to report and make a record of all instances of work-related injuries, occupational (reportable) diseases and incidents that have the potential to cause harm. The law also covers the reporting of workplace fatalities.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
With businesses operating work from home and hybrid policies over the last few years and with the Labour Government’s Employment Rights Bill set to offer flexible working as a day one right, employees are potentially going to have the option of working remotely. Which means they are likely to require the use of portable electronics as part of their job.
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Jun 19, 2024 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
Dust is inevitable in certain jobs, but putting in measures in place for controlling dust can help reduce the long-term negative effects it can have on our employees.
In this article, we are going to cover the dangers of dust and how employers can help prevent or avoid dust all together in their workplace.
If you need immediate support in tackling dust in the workplace, get in touch with one of our health and safety experts here.
What should employers know about dust in the workplace?
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Apr 24, 2024 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
If you work within the food and drink industry you may have stumbled across a hazard analysis and critical control point system before.This was introduced to mitigate food safety hazards from entering the food and drink we consume. Without a robust HACCP system in place you run the risk of injuring consumers, break the law under the Food Safety Management Legislation under Article 5 of the Regulation (EC) 852/2004.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
Every employer has a legal obligation to present a healthy and secure workplace environment. By adhering to safety laws and proper procedures, accidents risks can be managed (even removed in some cases).
All employers must comply with RIDDOR (the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations). These rules help facilitate workplace accidents from start to end.
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Mar 1, 2024 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
Every employer has a legal obligation to present a healthy and secure workplace environment. By adhering to safety laws and proper procedures, accidents risks can be managed (even removed in some cases).
All employers must comply with RIDDOR (the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations). These rules help facilitate workplace accidents from start to end.
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Dec 1, 2023 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
As an employer, you have responsibilities for your staff. This includes ensuring their wellbeing and their health and safety.
In this article, we’ll look at common law, your duty of care towards your employees, and how your business can put together a method statement.
If you need immediate advice or support get in touch with our Health & Safety consultants on 0800 470 2878.
What is the employer duty of care?
An employer's duty of care encompasses a number of responsibilities.
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Nov 16, 2023 | 
croner.co.uk | Croner Group |Freddie Eyre
As we enter into the winter season, it is important to prepare for the worst. The nights are getting darker, the chill is setting in and beginning to bite. Soon we’ll be facing frost, sleet, snow, and ice.
Preparing for these conditions in advance is a wise move, and will help your business function properly during the winter.
Dealing with travel disruptions
The biggest issue employers worry about is the impact the weather will have on employees getting to work.
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Sep 21, 2023 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
Often when we talk about employee burnout, we don't think about managers. But as an employer, you are responsible for all your employees no matter what their job role is. This includes your middle managers or line managers.
Often we rely on managers to identify when another employee is struggling with their workload or mental health. They can sometimes be part of the solution to help other employees improve.
But how do we help line managers and middle managers from experiencing burnout?
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Sep 1, 2023 | 
croner.co.uk | Freddie Eyre |Croner Group
Loneliness within your workplace can have a significant impact on workplace wellbeing, your employees, and the wider business. Loneliness affects everyone differently, so it can be difficult to spot an employee experiencing loneliness in your workplace. Our Croner experts have put together a guide to tackling loneliness in your workplace. If you feel like you need immediate support in tackling workplace loneliness, contact us on 0800 470 2588. What causes workplace loneliness?
