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[Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/you-cant-contract-out-your-health-safety-responsibilities-1) July 28, 2022 Lisa Robinson ## [In the News: Failure to manage contractors results in significant injuries and £1 million fine](https://blog.sgworld.com/in-the-news-failure-to-manage-contractors-results-in-significant-injuries-and-1-million-fine) [![In the News: Failure to manage contractors results in significant injuries and £1 million fine](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/bigstock-Danger-High-Voltage-Electrical-376471285.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/in-the-news-failure-to-manage-contractors-results-in-significant-injuries-and-1-million-fine) A retail company and an electrical contracting company have been fined after an electrician suffered serious burns to 15 per cent of his body when he... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/in-the-news-failure-to-manage-contractors-results-in-significant-injuries-and-1-million-fine) July 14, 2022 Lisa Robinson ## [HSE inspectors to assess the management of asbestos in schools](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-different-laws-impacting-safety-inspections-0) [![HSE inspectors to assess the management of asbestos in schools](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/bigstock-Professional-Asbestos-Removal--299367604.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-different-laws-impacting-safety-inspections-0) The HSE will be carrying out a programme of inspections to primary and secondary schools in England, Scotland and Wales from September 2022 onwards. [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-different-laws-impacting-safety-inspections-0) June 30, 2022 Lisa Robinson ## [The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-different-laws-impacting-safety-inspections) [![The Different Laws Impacting Safety Inspections](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/bigstock-Employment-Law-Agreement-And-L-443782520.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-different-laws-impacting-safety-inspections) The law places certain duties on anyone working with potentially hazardous equipment. Those who supply, install and maintain the equipment; those who... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/the-different-laws-impacting-safety-inspections) June 29, 2022 Lisa Robinson ## [The consequences of failing to check out contractor documentation](https://blog.sgworld.com/you-cant-contract-out-your-health-safety-responsibilities-0) [![The consequences of failing to check out contractor documentation](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/Contractor-Database.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/you-cant-contract-out-your-health-safety-responsibilities-0) Contracting out a job does not mean contracting out your health and safety responsibilities. If an accident happens on your premises you have a... [Read now →](https://blog.sgworld.com/you-cant-contract-out-your-health-safety-responsibilities-0) May 24, 2022 Lisa Robinson ## [LOLER & PUWER – how to ensure your forklift thorough examination regime meets both sets of regulations](https://blog.sgworld.com/loler-puwer-how-to-ensure-your-forklift-thorough-examination-regime-meets-both-sets-of-regulations) [![LOLER & PUWER – how to ensure your forklift thorough examination regime meets both sets of regulations](https://blog.sgworld.com/hubfs/bigstock-Car-Mechanic-Wearing-A-Dark-Bl-345102028.jpg)](https://blog.sgworld.com/loler-puwer-how-to-ensure-your-forklift-thorough-examination-regime-meets-both-sets-of-regulations) What is the thorough examination? Thorough Examination is the name given to the mandatory inspection legally required to ensure that lifting... 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