First aid

The aim of first aid is to preserve life and to reduce the effects of injury or illness suffered at work. Employers should assess the first aid requirements within their workplace, appoint competent personnel, and provide equipment and facilities ...


Flexible working

Since 6 April 2003, employers in the UK have been under a legal obligation to consider applications for flexible working. Parents of young children have the right to submit a request to allow them to work ‘flexibly’, by changing hours,...