Christmas Lights at Height: Using Ladders, Towers and MEWPs Safely
Putting up Christmas lights and decorations is work at height, so the Work at Height Regulations 2005 apply. Employers must avoid work…
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Driver Toolbox Talks: A Practical Guide for HGV Operators
What a driver toolbox talk is, what the law expects, how to run a programme your drivers will complete, and which topics to cover through the year.
Agency Forklift Operators at Peak: Training, Authorisation and Site Safety
Agency and temporary workers can drive forklifts and other MHE during peak season, but only once your business has checked their training…
Benedict’s Law: What Schools and Staff Must Now Do on Allergy Safety
Since 1 September 2026, maintained schools, academies and PRUs must have, review and publish an allergy safety policy. What changed, what every member of staff must know, and a checklist for leaders.
CITB Managers and Professionals HS&E Test: Format, Pass Mark and How to Pass First Time
The CITB Health, Safety and Environment Test for Managers and Professionals, usually called the MAP test, is the version of the CITB…
Who Is Responsible for Forklift Safety? The Supervisor’s Duties Under PUWER, LOLER and L117
Responsibility for forklift safety sits with the employer, and in practice with the managers and supervisors who run the operation, not only…
Mental Health Training for Employers: What the Law Requires Now and What Is Coming in 2026/27
There is still no UK law that requires an employer to appoint a mental health first aider or to put staff through…
How Long Does a Slinger Banksman Certificate Last?
No UK law puts an expiry date on a slinger banksman certificate. In 2026, as before, the legal duty is that operatives…
Is Forklift Training a Legal Requirement in the UK?
Yes, forklift training is a legal requirement in the UK in 2026, but there is no such thing as a “forklift licence”…
Fire Warden Training: Duties, the Law and Who Needs It
What a fire warden does, what fire safety law requires, how many wardens you need, and who needs fire warden training.