Legal advice
Article Abstract:
Insurers often insist upon policyholders using lawyers from their panel to provide representation during the course of court proceedings, whenever there is an accident at work. Although a panel lawyer is capable of representing the insured in many circumstances, there is a conceited view amongst insurers and policyholders that insurance companies are able to dictate who is to provide advice and representation to the policyholder.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
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Police inner cordon: The way forward
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Businesses can generate real improvements in terms of occupational health and safety with the help of competent accident investigation. The essential requirements for conducting a successful investigation include willingness to investigate, definition of requirements and criteria, preparation of incident response plan, preparing investigation accident plan and developing the readiness and initiative to conduct the investigation.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
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Planning for CDM regulations
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The impact of the new Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) to be introduced in 2006 is discussed. The new regulations will focus on the management of health and safety of the construction project from the initial design stage to the completion stage.
Publication Name: Health & Safety at Work
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0141-8246
Year: 2005
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