THSP Salute our Forces
THSP Risk Management would like to take this opportunity to show support for the men and women of the Armed Forces past and present.
HSE focusing on smaller sites
Over the next two weeks HSE Inspectors are focusing on smaller construction sites, be prepared.
FEELING HOT HOT HOT
Summer is here, with it comes the dangers of working outside in the heat. According to NIOSH working in heat can bring on heat stress injuries and heat stroke, the most serious heat-related disorder.
Top 10 construction health and safety risks
We all know that the weather affects the construction industry, which was evident with the adverse weather back in February and March putting a hold onto many construction jobs due to the poor weather leading to unsafe working conditions.
THSP have moved!
We have moved into our new office, don’t worry though as we haven’t moved too far and are still based in Bedfordshire with our dedicated consultants spread nationwide.
Dress codes and sex discrimination
The Government Equalities Office has issued new guidance on dress codes and sex discrimination. The guidance follows a high profile case in 2016 when a receptionist was sent home for wearing flat shoes.
Religion and belief
Did you know that a belief in climate change can be a ‘philosophical’ belief under the Equality Act? ACAS has issued some helpful new guidance on how to reduce religion and belief discrimination in the workplace.
Discrimination arising from disability
An employer will not be liable for disability discrimination unless it knew about the employee’s disability (or should have known about it).
Be a keeper not a player
The World Cup kicks off this week, How do you score well in the office as well as on the pitch?
Payslips
The catchily named Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) (No.2) Order 2018 requires businesses to provide all ‘workers’ with an itemised payslip.
