Questions and Answers

What is listeriosis and how do we ensure that our care home residents are kept as safe as possible from the risks of food poisoning with listeria?

How transformative will the 5G network be for businesses?

My manager asked me to source some new gloves, but specifically told me to be aware of the bellows effect; what is this?

Can you explain what an endocrine disruptor is?

I have been advised that as a client, under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015, I would be expected to develop a “client’s brief” when commissioning a project. Could you explain what this is and what should be included in it?

I have been tasked with developing a policy in relation to workplace violence and aggression. Could you outline for me what such a policy should cover?

Many of our employees have switched from smoking to vaping. There is plenty of guidance available on the health and safety aspects, but how should we deal with waste e-cigarettes and discarded vaping equipment in a way that minimises harm to the environment? Are they recyclable?

At a meeting with the project team, they were talking about a “condition precedent”. What is that all about?

Our organisation has recently purchased an automated external defibrillator (AED) which has been positioned in a public access area. We are concerned that it may be deliberately damaged or have parts stolen. Are we allowed to lock the AED in a safe place?

Our business is about to review its fleet vehicles and hire new staff. What are the critical health and safety issues we need to be aware of?