Being a lone wolf during lockdown – Implications of the coronavirus for the self-employed
August 5, 2020
Everyone has their own unique stories of coronavirus and lockdown. In the latest of his series of ‘lone wolf’ articles, Dr Nick Bell reflects on six implications of the crisis for the self-employed. Read More
Lone Wolf – 5 years and counting
August 14, 2019
Over the past few years, Dr Nick Bell has given previous accounts of life as a self-employed health and safety consultant. September 1 marks his fifth year ‘out on his own’. Read More
Calls for improved wellbeing measures for the self-employed
June 28, 2018
Ministers and business leaders must work harder on improving the wellbeing of the self-employed, according to a new report. Read More
Lone Wolf – Self-employment in health and safety
August 14, 2017
Nick Bell reflects on the move into self-employment as he hits a three-year anniversary. Read More
Company and self employed contractor sentenced for lift shaft death
March 9, 2017
A company and a self employed contractor have been fined for safety failings after one man died and another was left Read More
Self-employed builder fined after worker falls through roof
December 21, 2016
A builder from Surrey has been prosecuted for the fall of a worker. Redhill Magistrates heard how the worker fell Read More
Man fractured spine when collecting car from garage, court hears
December 12, 2016
A self-employed garage mechanic has been fined £1800 after a member of the public was seriously injured when he fell into a Read More
Lone wolf – Going it alone in health and safety
April 19, 2016
Until a few years ago, Nick Bell would never have entertained the thought of going it alone in health and Read More
Legislation changes webinar – your questions answered
December 9, 2015
As part of the Barbour series of webinars, two industry experts summarised the effects of last year’s legislation changes, and Read More
Health, safety and the self-employed
December 2, 2015
Jerry Hill, Head of Consultancy Support, Safety, Health and Environment, for business consultancy and advisory service NatWest Mentor, looks at Read More