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Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are biological hazards. The risks of infection to employees, or others affected by your work, must be assessed. Risk assessment is key to the management...

As an employer, you should support your employees as a significant number of people who misuse alcohol will be employed and in work. This can benefit them and your organisation. It...

Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (external site) places general duties on employers and employees that are applicable to...

Blood-borne viruses (BBVs) are mainly found in blood or bodily fluids. The main BBVs of concern are: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Hepatitis B (HBV) Hepatitis C (HCV) Those...

​​​​​​​​​As an employer, you have the opportunity to encourage and support employees who want to stop smoking. You also have a duty of care to protect people from the effects of...

​HIV and other BBVs can affect anyone. Most people infected are of working age. With advances in treatment, more people with HIV and other BBVs will continue or will want to,...

In any workplace employees or managers may raise concerns that cause conflict between the parties involved. Conflict in the workplace tends to fall into 2 broad...

Fair Work will become a hallmark of Scotland’s workplaces and economy. The Scottish Government’s vision is that by 2025, people in Scotland will have a world-leading working...

When a complaint is made and the disciplinary process is started, it is recommended that the ACAS code of practice is always considered.  ACAS disciplinary process The employee...

In addition to the Equality Act, employers have a moral and legal duty to protect employees and members of the public. Main laws applicable to employers regarding Blood-borne...