The legalities of returning to work in times of COVID-19
April 28, 2021
The latest health & safety legislation update about returning to work, a chat with SHP’s Most Influential Person, Hilda Palmer, and the role of smart PPE in protecting lone workers. Read More
Do companies have a duty to warn others in health and safety criminal law?
July 24, 2019
Lawyer Dr. Simon Joyston-Bechal from Turnstone Law asks whether a company has a duty to warn others if it was aware of an issue, even if it was more than six years ago. Read More
Health and safety criminal law duties can in some cases be delegated to contractors, according to a leading lawyer
July 17, 2019
Dr. Simon Joyston-Bechal from Turnstone Law, says while delegation is hard, it does not mean 'you should be automatically liable if your contractor fails'. Read More
Squibb Group case: Court of Appeal reduces level of fine on obtaining ‘likelihood of harm’ evidence
March 7, 2019
Latest Court of Appeal decision underlines the importance of obtaining expert evidence on the ‘likelihood of harm’ when responding to a health and safety prosecution. Read More
Manslaughter sentence for gross negligence to be increased
July 31, 2018
New guidelines have been issued to judges which will increase prison sentences for people convicted of gross negligence manslaughter in a workplace setting. Read More
Webinar: October legislation and guidance update
September 14, 2017
Every April and October, new amendments and changes to legislation and guidance come into force. Read More
The most dramatic change in health and safety enforcement since 1974
November 3, 2015
By Simon Joyston-Bechal The new sentencing guidelines for health and safety offences published today are set to revolutionise punishment for Read More